Blanche’s Nomination Stalled by Cornyn | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces a major roadblock to confirmation as Senator John Cornyn holds up his nomination, demanding written amendments to a controversial tax settlement that shields President Trump from audits and funds claims against the government. Blanche’s explanation that the deal only covers past Trump family filings hasn’t convinced skeptics, and with no unanimous Republican support, his nomination stalls. President Trump has hinted at pulling the nomination until next Congress, underscoring deep GOP divisions over Blanche’s past actions and the settlement’s…