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Cornyn’s Vote Could Sink Blanche | El Paso News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
Todd Blanche’s nomination as Attorney General hangs in the balance, thanks to Senator John Cornyn’s undecided stance. Cornyn’s main concern? A $1.8 billion settlement fund for victims of political prosecutions — which the Justice Department says won’t happen, but Blanche confirmed could still be enforced. Cornyn, though politically unburdened after losing his primary, faces pressure from groups like Common Cause Texas, who’ve delivered a petition with over 5,000 signatures urging him to reject Blanche. With Cruz focused elsewhere and Democrats likely to vote no, Cornyn’s single Republican vote could be the deciding factor — and his lingering doubts may be the final roadblock. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/329376848c904a59