Blanche's Nomination Held Hostage by Senate Politics The nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General has hit a snag due to Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas.
In exchange for his vote on Blanche's confirmation, Cornyn is demanding that the Justice Department formally eliminate its "anti weaponization fund.
" The fund, which sparked fierce opposition from lawmakers after its unveiling in May, has been all but dead since Blanche himself reiterated as much at his confirmation hearing earlier this month.