The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday night postponed a key vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for Lawyer Common.
The Senate Judiciary Committee was set to vote on Blanche’s nomination on Thursday morning.
Nevertheless, Chairman Chuck Grassley postponed the markup vote as RINO Senators Tillis and Cornyn make calls for from the DOJ on its language associated to proscribing Trump’s IRS settlement.
Per Grassley’s spokesperson: “Chairman Grassley works to set President Trump’s nominees up for fulfillment in committee, not failure. Senators Cornyn and Tillis need written assurances from the Division of Justice concerning the Trump-IRS settlement. Tomorrow’s markup is postponed as work continues to safe adequate assist in committee to favorably report Lawyer Common-nominee Todd Blanche, who is very certified for the job.”
New — Senate Judiciary Committee delays vote for Todd Blanche tomorrow. Nomination in peril
Spox: “Chairman Grassley works to set President Trump’s nominees up for fulfillment in committee, not failure. Senators Cornyn and Tillis need written assurances from the Division of…
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 30, 2026
On Tuesday, after whining concerning the push to cancel August recess over the SAVE America Act, Cornyn went after President Trump’s nomination for Lawyer Common, Todd Blanche.
“There isn’t a “deal” on Blanche nom. They know what they need to do,” Cornyn stated in a put up on X.
Faux information alert: there is no such thing as a “deal” on Blanche nom. They know what they need to do.
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) July 28, 2026
CNN’s Manu Raju caught up with Cornyn later and requested him concerning the DOJ’s effort to resolve his considerations concerning the $1.8 billion weaponization fund.
Cornyn and Tillis are demanding that the DOJ submit in writing Todd Blanche’s dedication to scrap the weaponization fund.
The RINO Senators stated that Blanche’s testimony was not sufficient.
WATCH:
New — Sen. Cornyn makes clear DOJ nonetheless has NOT resolved his considerations about $1.8B weaponization fund and audits of presidents. Nonetheless not able to assist Todd Blanche forward of key committee vote tomorrow.
Feeling extra unbiased from Trump after shedding main? “Have you ever… pic.twitter.com/4h7HMUFWux
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 29, 2026
On Wednesday night Fox Information reported that the DOJ transmitted a brand new response to Cornyn and Tillis that tackle their considerations.
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