- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are demanding assurances on a fund, which is critical to the nominee Attorney General's appointment.
- Senators Cornyn and Tillis pressed the nominee for assurances regarding a fund, demanding a vow and a meeting with Epstein survivors.
Todd Blanche rescinded Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund, while John Cornyn sought DOJ documentation and Thom Tillis remained a key holdout.
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What happened
Todd Blanche rescinded Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund, while John Cornyn sought DOJ documentation and Thom Tillis remained a key holdout.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Tillis and Cornyn opposed Todd Blanche's nomination, and Tillis initiated an inquiry into fund ties.Sub-event
Cornyn advanced Blanche's nomination to AG; Tillis required fund rescinded for support.1 source
Blanche rescinds the fund amid ongoing nomination disputes and demands from Cornyn and Tillis.1 source
DOJ rescinded fund order related to Trump's appointments and political proposals.1 source
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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
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