Trump Says He Doesn’t Blame Sen. Cornyn for Blocking Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination
President Trump attributes Sen. John Cornyn’s opposition to Todd Blanche’s confirmation to political retaliation over a GOP primary endorsement.
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President Trump attributes Sen. John Cornyn’s opposition to Todd Blanche’s confirmation to political retaliation over a GOP primary endorsement.
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President Trump accuses Sen. Cornyn of blocking Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation due to disputes over an anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, linking the fight to a contentious Texas Senate primary.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 2:14 PM
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North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis dismisses President Trump's threat and insists the White House honor a prior commitment amid ongoing negotiations over the attorney general nomination.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 12:54 AM
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President Donald Trump faces opposition from key Republican senators over a controversial tax immunity deal tied to his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Two Republican senators are withholding support for Todd Blanche's nomination, demanding the termination of a controversial DOJ fund.
CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 2:40 PM
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President Donald Trump defends a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a lawsuit settlement, while urging the Senate to approve Todd Blanche as attorney general despite Republican opposition.
Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 2:21 PM
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President Trump lashes out at Sen. John Cornyn for withholding support of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, linking it to his endorsement of Cornyn’s primary opponent and a controversial legal defense fund.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 12:47 PM
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Sen. John Kennedy cautions President Trump that postponing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination could backfire as Democrats may gain Senate control in November.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 12:40 PM
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President Donald Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination after Republican senators delay a key vote over a compensation fund dispute.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 12:19 PM
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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen accuse Republican-controlled Congress of surrendering war powers to President Trump amid ongoing Iran conflict and intra-party disputes.
Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 9:29 AM
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President Trump indicated a possible delay in the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche after resistance from Republican senators.
CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 2:10 AM
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Amid opposition from two Republican senators, President Trump signals possible withdrawal of Todd Blanche's nomination.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 1:22 AM
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President Donald Trump warns he may pull the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general until Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office, following their objections tied to a tax lawsuit settlement.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 12:39 AM
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Senate Republicans continue efforts to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general amid internal disputes and President Trump's warning to withdraw the nomination until next year.
Washington Times News | Jul 30, 2026, 9:52 PM
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US President Donald Trump may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after two Republican senators delayed the confirmation vote over concerns about a proposed settlement involving Trump's tax records.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:59 PM
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Thom Tillis criticizes President Trump’s handling of Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, calling it ‘bad advice’ amid stalled confirmation.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 8:34 PM
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President Trump signals he may pull the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche until two Senate Republicans opposing the confirmation leave office next year.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 4:57 PM
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President Trump signals he may pause the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General as key Republicans express reservations about the Justice Department's arrangement with Trump.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 4:48 PM
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President Trump may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general due to opposition from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, with plans to resubmit after they leave office.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 4:28 PM
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Key Republicans postpone Judiciary Committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination due to concerns over his ties to Trump and a controversial IRS lawsuit settlement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 4:23 PM
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Following Tehran’s surprise strikes, the U.S. launched a heavy two-hour barrage on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, while Senate Judiciary Committee delays a key nomination vote.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 1:23 PM
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Lawmakers postpone committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination, demanding assurances that President Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is discontinued, as public opinion shifts against Trump’s Iran policy.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 11:20 AM
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Republican Sen. John Cornyn demands formal written agreement to end the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization fund' before supporting Blanche's confirmation.
CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 8:47 AM
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Newly surfaced evidence shows the Secret Service unlawfully tracked former FBI Director James Comey's cellphone, challenging the legitimacy of federal charges against him.
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