Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund

First publishedAug 3, 14:22 UTC

Last updatedAug 4, 14:35 UTC · 1m ago

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Texas Tribune7Cornyn reaches deal to scrap DOJ anti-weaponization fund, ending Blanche standoffAug 3, 14:22 UTCOpen ↗The Hill7So much for fighting corruption: Todd Blanche is a step closer to confirmationAug 3, 14:30 UTCOpen ↗CBS News8Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fundAug 3, 15:00 UTCOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Trump's AG pick off life support after key Republican rebels relentAug 3, 15:03 UTCOpen ↗CBS News8Cornyn, Tillis say they'll vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general after he rescinded fundAug 3, 15:46 UTCOpen ↗NPR Politics8Todd Blanche's nomination back on track after GOP dealAug 3, 20:31 UTCOpen ↗ABC News8WATCH: Todd Blanche moves closer to Senate confirmationAug 3, 22:17 UTCOpen ↗CBS News8Cornyn and Tillis say they'll support Blanche for AG after rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"Aug 3, 22:48 UTCOpen ↗CBS News8Senators Cornyn and Tillis back Blanche after "anti-weaponization fund" dealAug 4, 00:17 UTCOpen ↗The Hill7Blanche nomination has momentum, despite a few GOP obstaclesAug 4, 10:00 UTCOpen ↗Seattle Times6Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdoutsAug 4, 10:34 UTCOpen ↗The Guardian US8Vote to take place on Blanche nomination after GOP senators drop opposition – US politics liveAug 4, 10:43 UTCOpen ↗The Hill7Live updates: Blanche nomination goes up for Senate Judiciary voteAug 4, 12:21 UTCOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee votes on Blanche nomination for attorney generalAug 4, 13:00 UTCOpen ↗

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