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July 20, 2026
Senators Tillis and Cornyn Remain Unsatisfied with Todd Blanche's Responses on Confirmation
- Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn are still withholding support for Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination due to unsatisfactory responses regarding a controversial settlement agreement.
- Blanche confirmed the immunity deal for Trump remains in effect and did not commit to withdrawing it, which is a key concern for both senators.
- Senator Cornyn is seeking amendments to the settlement before he will consider voting for Blanche, while Senator Tillis has raised concerns about the independence of the Justice Department under Blanche.
2 Sources
- Cornyn and Tillis in discussions with White House to get Blanche across the finish lineJul 20, 2026 at 11:55 PM · Politico
- Blanche doesn’t seem to be giving Cornyn and Tillis what they demandedJul 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM · CNN