Senators Cornyn and Tillis Force Delay of Blanche Nomination Over Trump’s IRS Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have delayed the Senate vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general due to concerns about his handling of a Trump‑IRS settlement. The senators argue that Blanche has not put in writing a promise to overturn parts of the deal. The delay highlights the political scrutiny surrounding the nomination and the need for unanimous Republican support.
- ▪Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed skepticism and forced a delay in the confirmation vote for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- ▪The delay is linked to the lack of a written commitment from Blanche to reverse aspects of the settlement between President Trump and the IRS.
- ▪Blanche’s confirmation depends on securing every Republican vote in the Senate.
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See more updates from this storyJuly 30, 2026, 11:47 a.m. ETAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTVote on Blanche Is Delayed After Senators Express Skepticism Over I.R.S. ProvisionJohn Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the nominee for attorney general of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the agency.Listen · 6:00 min Share full article584Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, cannot afford to lose a single Republican vote.Credit...Kenny Holston/The New York TimesBy Glenn Thrush and Michael GoldReporting from Capitol HillPublished July 29, 2026Updated…
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