John Cornyn’s unmet demands imperil Trump’s U.S. attorney general nomination ahead of key vote

Texas’ outgoing senator has insisted on written assurance that President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” is dead as a condition for voting to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination.

Republican John Cornyn says he will not back nomination without written confirmation $1.8bn slush fund is dead Todd Blanche’s hopes of becoming US attorney general seemed to be in jeopardy on Wednesday after the Department of Justice did not provide written assurances to a key Republican senator that a $1.8bn slush fun

Todd Blanche, Trump's former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.

One day before the Senate Judiciary Committee is to vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, his future remains uncertain.

Trump's Attorney General pick in jeopardy amid Cornyn concerns  USA Today

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