Sen. Cornyn Blocks Todd Blanche's Nomination as Attorney General

Senator John Cornyn stated that there were 'new complications' regarding the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of temporarily withdrawing Blanche's nomination due to the hold-up caused by Cornyn and Senator Thom Tillis. Trump described Blanche as a 'STAR' and expressed confidence in his potential as attorney general. He indicated willingness to withdraw Blanche's name temporarily if the two senators do not support the nomination. Cornyn is seeking written confirmation from the Department of Justice regarding the status of the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and is requesting that the scope of Trump's immunity deal with the IRS be narrowed. Cornyn noted that Blanche may be facing pushback from the White House, complicating the situation further.