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Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power

31 juillet 2026 à 08:49
In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, a liberated Senator John Cornyn is wielding his leverage.

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Senator John Cornyn in Washington, on Thursday.

Trump Threatens to Withdraw Blanche as Attorney General, Dealing Blow to Nomination

30 juillet 2026 à 18:27
President Trump’s threat followed a day of fruitless negotiations with two Republican holdouts, Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.

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The two senators object to a deal negotiated by Todd Blanche and President Trump’s personal lawyers to resolve a lawsuit the president had filed against the I.R.S.
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