How A Cancelled Meeting Throws Wrench Into Trump AG Nominee’s Confirmation

July 29, 2026 12:46 PM ET A cancelled meeting between Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche might slow his confirmation process. Cornyn and Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis demanded that the Department of Justice (DOJ) formally end the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and rewrite language in an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) settlement that currently restricts Trump and his family from tax audits. Blanche’s scheduled meeting with Cornyn was abruptly called off Wednesday, endangering Cornyn’s support for advancing Blanche’s nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Cornyn said Blanche had not sufficiently met his demands and repeatedly requested written proposals from the DOJ on these matters. (RELATED: Trump AG Nominee’s Fate Lies