Politics

Senate Advances Nomination After Deal

Updated 2026-08-03 13:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sen. John Cornyn, a key holdout on confirming Todd Blanche for attorney general, struck a deal to end the controversial 'anti-weaponization fund.' This move appears to have cleared the path for Senate confirmation.

Coverage timeline — 1 article
CNBC
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a key holdout on confirming Todd Blanche for attorney general, struck a deal to end the controversial "anti-weaponization fund."
2026-08-03 12:52 UTC
Share: Twitter / X LinkedIn