John Cornyn
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John Cornyn is a Republican senator from Texas who has served in the U.S. Senate and held prominent positions in his party's leadership. As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, he holds significant power over judicial and executive nominations requiring Senate confirmation.
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- July 31, 2026Main Character that dayIn late July 2026, Cornyn made headlines by opposing President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. Along with fellow Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Cornyn demanded a written guarantee that a proposed Justice Department "anti-weaponization" fund would be eliminated as a condition of supporting the nomination. On July 30, Trump responded to the obstruction with threats to withdraw the Blanche nomination entirely, but Cornyn remained prepared to vote against the nominee. By July 31, sources described Cornyn as "liberated" and wielding his leverage to block the nomination.See the puzzle →
- Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck PowerNYT > U.S. > Politics
- July 30, 2026
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