Sen. Cornyn ‘not prepared’ to support Todd Blanche’s confirmation

The Texas Republican made clear he isn’t backing down on the settlement ultimatum he gave Blanche ahead of a critical committee vote.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is reportedly slated to lobby outgoing Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on Wednesday morning, after the Texas Republican held up his confirmation to take the mantle fully. Cornyn lost his primary against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after the decisive intervention of President Donald Tr

The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a key vote for Thursday related to Blanche's nomination.

A Republican senator whose vote is needed to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general said that the two sides haven’t yet reached an agreement that would secure his support ahead of a key vote on the nomination Thursday.