Cornyn reaches deal on 'anti-weaponization fund' to allow Blanche nomination to advance
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has reached a deal with the Justice Department to end the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund for President Trump's allies, paving the way for Cornyn to vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche’s nomination on Tuesday and Cornyn...
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Cornyn deals with Blanche; Senate gets spending deal; GOP family clashes: Join the live discussion thehill.com
- Blanche Strikes Deal With GOP Senators to Advance Nomination bloomberg.com
- Cornyn and Tillis say they'll support Blanche for AG after rescinding "anti-weaponization fund" cbsnews.com
- Senate appears ready to advance Blanche after Cornyn strikes deal cnbc.com
