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Texas Sen. John Cornyn appears on the fence about Todd Blanche’s nomination to be Trump’s attorney general
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrew Schneider , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 17, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information about the nomination and Senator Cornyn's concerns can be found through Houston Public Media, including details about the confirmation hearing and the nominee's background as a personal lawyer.
A nomination is underway for a key position in the Trump administration. Concerns have been raised by Texas Senator John Cornyn.
He has spoken out about a particular fund, which was developed with the help of the nominee. This fund is associated with President Trump.
Further information about the nomination and Senator Cornyn's concerns can be found through Houston Public Media, including details about the confirmation hearing and the nominee's background as a personal lawyer.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A nomination is underway for a key position in the Trump administration. Concerns have been raised by Texas Senator John Cornyn. He has spoken out about a particular fund, which was developed with…
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