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Cornyn Blocks Blanche Confirmation Over $1.8B Fund Deal

7/31/2026

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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is blocking Todd Blanche’s confirmation until the Justice Department signs a pact to end the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed Thursday’s hearing on Blanche’s nomination to weigh Cornyn’s demand that he not vote yes without the deal.
Justice Department officials sent a proposal to Cornyn’s staff Tuesday and reported that Blanche said the fund is “dead” because no Treasury money was transferred.

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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is blocking Todd Blanche’s confirmation until the Justice Department signs a pact to end the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed Thursday’s hearing on Blanche’s nomination to weigh Cornyn’s demand that he not vote yes without the deal.
Justice Department officials sent a proposal to Cornyn’s staff Tuesday and reported that Blanche said the fund is “dead” because no Treasury money was transferred.