The major holes in Todd Blanche’s concessions to Cornyn and Tillis

The major holes in Todd Blanche’s concessions to Cornyn and Tillis  CNN

President Donald Trump's attorneys continue to fight in court against a judicial order that said the settlement deal as legally baseless.

GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.

The news virtually assures Blanche’s confirmation to lead the Department of Justice on a permanent basis.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) reached a deal with the Justice Department that puts Todd Blanche back on track to be confirmed as President Donald Trump’s attorney general before the August recess. The agreement, announced by Cornyn in a Sunday night statement, rescinds the president’s “anti-weaponization” fund in writing and