Texas senator who Trump betrayed exacts his revenge over Todd Blanche nomination

Trump humiliated John Cornyn in the worst possible way. Now, Eric Garcia writes, the Texan has the chance to turn the tables

Also, Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Blanche Nomination At Risk Of Delay As Senator Seeks Assurances On Trump Settlement  HuffPost

A planned vote this week to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general appears in doubt

Blanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement  Toronto Star

Blanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement  AP News

Blanche nomination in peril as key GOP senator rails on DOJ over controversial fund  cnn.com

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 mov