Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) met with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on June 16, 2026, describing the meeting as a "positive interview." However, Cornyn did not commit to supporting Blanche's nomination to lead the Department of Justice. He stated, "I will not make a decision on confirmation until after that briefing and completion of his hearing before the committee."
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Sen. Cornyn Discusses Todd Blanche's Nomination for Attorney General
Senator John Cornyn met with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on June 16, 2026, and characterized the meeting as positive. Despite this, Cornyn has not yet decided whether to support Blanche's nomination to head the Department of Justice, pending further briefings and hearings.
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