A major hurdle appears to be cleared in the contentious process of confirming a new Attorney General, as Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) has brokered a deal with the Justice Department. The agreement marks the end of a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, which was a key point of contention in the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official. The fund, aimed at preventing the politicization of the Justice Department, had been a major sticking point in Blanche's confirmation process. With Cornyn's vote now secured, the Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Blanche's nomination on Tuesday, potentially paving the way for his confirmation as the next Attorney General.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has reached a deal with the Justice Department to end the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund for President Trump's allies, paving the way for Cornyn to vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche’s nomination on Tuesday and Cornyn...
