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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsJuly 31, 2026United States

Trump considers delaying Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination

President Donald Trump stated he might pause the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General until Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office. This potential delay follows demands from the two senators regarding the settlement of a lawsuit involving the President and the Internal Revenue Service.

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Why It Matters

The of the nation's top law enforcement official is currently stalled pending the departure of two sitting U.S. Senators who are demanding specific terms regarding a presidential lawsuit against the IRS.

Key Facts

  • President Trump is considering withdrawing or delaying the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General.
  • The delay is contingent on the remaining tenure of Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
  • Senators Cornyn and Tillis have requested written assurances regarding the settlement of a lawsuit between the President and the IRS.
  • Senator John Cornyn lost his recent GOP primary election in Texas.
  • Senator Thom Tillis is not seeking reelection.

Who's Mentioned

personScott Bessent“Treasury Secretary”personSusan Collins“Republican Senator from Maine”personJohn Cornyn“U.S. Senator from Texas”organizationInternal Revenue Service“Federal agency involved in a lawsuit with the President”personDavid Venturella“Acting ICE Director”personRobert F. Kennedy Jr.“Health Secretary”other250,000“Total number of commemorative passports available”personThom Tillis“U.S. Senator”personTodd Blanche“Nominee for Attorney General”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal law enforcement agency”personHe Lifeng“Chinese Vice Premier”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”