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Senate appears ready to advance Blanche after Cornyn strikes deal
Monday, August 3, 2026
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, reached an agreement to eliminate the anti-weaponization fund, clearing a significant obstacle to Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general. Blanche, nominated for the role, faced opposition from Cornyn over the fund's continued existence. The agreement removes a stated condition Cornyn had placed on his confirmation vote.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/todd-blanche-doj-ag-senate-cornyn.html
