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Cornyn Caves To Trump's AG Pick, Says Nothing Can 'Rein' Him In

Sen. John Cornyn’s scheme to stonewall Trump’s attorney general nominee over the controversial “anti-weaponization fund” was short-lived.

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Senate Republicans advance Todd Blanche attorney general nominationBlanche’s nomination had been held up over concerns from GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, but the parties reached a deal to end the standoff.

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Sen. John Kennedy says he’d exclude Jan. 6 rioters from ‘anti-weaponization’ fund legislationSen. John Kennedy, R-La., told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” he would’nt provide the Trump administration with a “blank check” for the proposed “anti-weaponization” fund.

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Exclusive-Rep. Jim Jordan: Confirm Todd BlancheTodd Blanche loves our country, just as he loves the Department of Justice. He has earned this promotion to be our next attorney general.

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The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nominationRepublican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department....

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Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nominationRepublican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general. The Alaska senator said in a statement that she is concerned President Donald Trump's administration could proceed with its proposed fund to compensate Jan. 6 rioters even though Blanche has pledged to shelve the idea. Murkowski said Friday the Senate has…

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Public Pulse: Reader has a message for Pete Ricketts and Deb FischerIn today's Public Pulse, readers weigh in on President Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Omaha's tax policies, and the way new Medicaid requirements impact cancer patients.

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Alaska GOP senator says she won't vote to confirm acting AG Todd BlancheAlaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday that she would oppose the nomination of Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General.

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Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for AG as Murkowski, Collins OpposeBill Cassidy backed Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, but GOP senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins say they'll vote against him.

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