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Cornyn Blocks Blanche Over Immunity Concerns | Charleston News
Senator John Cornyn is blocking the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, demanding written revisions to a controversial DOJ settlement that shields the Trump family from tax audits and creates a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund for alleged victims. Cornyn argues the immunity granted is too broad and could protect Trump allies from future investigations, canceling two meetings with Blanche until the DOJ provides the documents. While DOJ officials say they’ve already sent a proposal and remain open to dialogue, Cornyn’s hold-up threatens to delay the vote — requiring…
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