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Sen. Cornyn Threatens $1.7B AIDS Fund Shutdown Over Nominee

7/27/2026

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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said he will push to shut the $1.7 billion fund unless the White House concedes.
He warned the White House could jeopardize President Donald Trump’s nomination of Attorney General Todd Blanche if the fund does not fold.
Cornyn claimed his newfound political freedom after losing the May GOP primary lets him extract concessions.
He threatened ambassador nominees last week to secure a commitment for AIDS relief funding.

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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said he will push to shut the $1.7 billion fund unless the White House concedes.
He warned the White House could jeopardize President Donald Trump’s nomination of Attorney General Todd Blanche if the fund does not fold.
Cornyn claimed his newfound political freedom after losing the May GOP primary lets him extract concessions.
He threatened ambassador nominees last week to secure a commitment for AIDS relief funding.