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Cornyn reaches deal with Justice Department to allow Blanche nomination to advance
Sen. John Cornyn reached a deal with the Justice Department to end a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund for President Trump’s allies, allowing Cornyn to support Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general. The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Blanche’s nomination.
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