What to know about Republican lame ducks defying Trump over Blanche nomination
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, both Republican lame‑ducks, are blocking Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. The senators have previously clashed with the White House and are not seeking reelection. Their opposition creates a key hurdle for the Trump administration’s appointment.
- ▪Todd Blanche has been nominated to become the U.S. attorney general.
- ▪Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina are the primary obstacles to the nomination.
- ▪Both Cornyn and Tillis are lame‑duck senators who will not run for reelection.
- ▪The two senators have had recent conflicts with the White House, leading them to defy President Trump’s preference.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power — NYT — Home
- ▪ Vote for Trump’s AG pick Todd Blanche stalled as two Senate Republicans block nomination — New York Post
- ▪ Trump AG pick Blanche stalled as key Republicans refuse to budge — Fox News
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By Sammy WestfallTwo Republican senators have emerged as the critical obstacles to Todd Blanche’s path to become attorney general. Here’s what to know about Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), who are not in the running for reelection after clashing with the White House. CommentsSign up
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