Two Republican Senators Ready to Blow Up Blanche’s A.G. Nomination

It appears that two outgoing Republican senators are prepared to tank the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, who hold Blanche’s future in their hands, are particularly concerned with the status of President Trump’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” a controversial move to provide financial assistance to anyone who feels they’ve been attacked for supporting the president. Cornyn noted in Blanche’s most recent confirmation hearing that even…