Senators Cornyn and Tillis pressed the nominee for assurances regarding a fund, demanding a vow and a meeting with Epstein survivors.
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What happened
Senators Cornyn and Tillis pressed the nominee for assurances regarding a fund, demanding a vow and a meeting with Epstein survivors.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Todd Blanche rescinded Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund, while John Cornyn sought DOJ documentation and Thom Tillis remained a key holdout.Sub-event
- The nominee's past issues, including links to Epstein's case and hush money scandals, are surfacing amid political pressure from senators.Sub-event
- Senate demands regarding slush fund statement concerning nominee Todd Blanche and Senator John Cornyn.Sub-event
Senators demanded a written vow on the fund's status and a meeting with Epstein survivors.1 source
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are demanding assurances on a fund, which is critical to the nominee Attorney General's appointment.Also in this story
- Senator John Cornyn pressured the Attorney General to eliminate a slush fund.
- Donald Trump was aware of a deal struck with a holdout Senator regarding the nomination process.
- Donald Trump's legal suit resulted in the establishment of a specific fund.
The entities involved
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Todd Blanche
American attorney (born 1974)
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
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Thom Tillis
United States Senator from North Carolina since 2015
- The Trump administration redirected federal funds and built a ballroom on the East Wing site.
- While serving as a North Carolina Senator, Thom Tillis has been involved in political developments concerning the Texas primary season, specifically criticizing Donald Trump's support decisions and Trump's antagonism toward John Cornyn.