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Grassley Cancels Blanche Nomination Markup Amid Funding Standoff

7/30/2026

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) canceled Wednesday’s markup of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination.
Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) blocked the nomination until the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund ends.
Cornyn said he gave the Justice Department one hour and 50 minutes to act after sending a “red line.”
Tillis warned he would not attend Thursday’s markup without a deal and would refuse quorum.

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) canceled Wednesday’s markup of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination.
Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) blocked the nomination until the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund ends.
Cornyn said he gave the Justice Department one hour and 50 minutes to act after sending a “red line.”
Tillis warned he would not attend Thursday’s markup without a deal and would refuse quorum.