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Posted on 07/29/2026 9:19:52 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
It’s moments like these when you really miss Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The memorial service for the late South Carolina Republican was held on Tuesday, and Mr. Graham’s ability to navigate the Senate, his skills in retail politics, and his experience made him invaluable, especially in his semi-ambassador role between the Senate GOP and the Trump White House.
Much of Trump's legislative agenda is uncertain after his passing on July 11 at age 71 from an aortic dissection. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s full confirmation was one of the first issues at risk, and it has now become a reality. Blanche is awaiting full confirmation. His hearings are complete, but his committee vote has been delayed because Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and John Cornyn are causing delays over the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, which was meant to provide damages to Americans persecuted by the Biden DOJ (via NBC News):
New w/ @burgessev: DOJ sent Sen. Cornyn a *new* written document today aimed at addressing his concerns about Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general.
A senior admin official tells me they believe “there is significant confidence that a path forward is emerging.” TBD if it’s sufficient for Cornyn…— Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) July 30, 2026
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed its vote on whether to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general after two Republican senators said they did not receive written assurances they’re seeking from the Justice Department surrounding a settlement between President Donald Trump and the IRS.
The GOP-led committee was scheduled to hold a vote Thursday morning on sending Blanche’s nomination to the full Senate, but Republican Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, both of whom have clashed with Trump and neither of whom is facing re-election in November, have complicated Blanche’s path to confirmation with their demands from the Justice Department.
Cornyn and Tillis met with Judiciary Committee chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Wednesday afternoon as they said they were continuing to negotiate with the DOJ.
A spokesperson for the committee said Wednesday evening that the vote would not happen on Thursday.
“Chairman Grassley works to set President Trump’s nominees up for success in committee, not failure,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “Senators Cornyn and Tillis want written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding the Trump-IRS settlement. Tomorrow’s markup is postponed as work continues to secure sufficient support in committee to favorably report Attorney General-nominee Todd Blanche, who is highly qualified for the job.”
A Justice Department official said Wednesday night that the DOJ has transmitted new language to Cornyn and Tillis and that conversations to resolve their concerns are continuing.
Much of Cornyn and Tillis’ negotiations with the DOJ have been around the so-called “anti-weaponization” fund that was established under a purported settlement between Trump and the executive branch he controls over a lawsuit the president filed over the disclosure of his tax records. The suit led to a five-year prison sentence for a former IRS contractor.
This is nonsense. We all understand why: Tillis and Cornyn both upset Trump with their actions and are now throwing a fit. Tillis dropped out, and Cornyn lost his primary, where Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at the last minute. It’s not about a $1.8 billion fund—it’s about them being slapped down by Trump after they made politically foolish moves.
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Vote for RINOs. Suffer the consequences.
Their refusal to pass the Save Act is another example of how these scumbags could care less about America.
Talk about Fauci and how upset you are
Talk about January 6th
It was ever thus. Conclusion: Don’t believe in the system.
Good. He’s garbage.
Both those Bs are the lamest of ducks. Get them the hell out asap.....Yeah, I know that’s in January.
Of course Cornyn.
Dirty rotten scoundrels! They’re going to do everything they can to stop Trump’s agenda. Reprehensible!
You can understand Corryn’s actions because he felt betrayed by Trump for the last minute endorsement.
As for Tillis he only won reelection because of Trump being on the ticket and yet he voted for impeachment, he is a despicable person indeed.
Just wait 5 months. They can continue being the acting so and so (FBI director, ambassador, etc) until then.
He is just another Pam Bondi.
Pass the darn SAVE act
Jay Clayton can go sit on his thumb.
If the President wants Todd Blanche, install Todd Blanche
Continue with Bill Pulte until the Senate gets its head right
Just from reading the headline, I knew before diving into this article that Thom Tillis would be involved.
“Their refusal to pass the Save Act is another example of how these scumbags could care less about America.”
I disagree. The refusal to pass the Save Act is their attempt to destroy America. Senator Langford, a miserable human being, is one of their kind.
Cornyn and Tillis are EVIL!!
It also didn’t help that Trump danced on both of their graves repeatedly. It would be nice if Tillis and Cornyn actually did the right thing for the country and voted for Blanche. But if anyone should understand vanity, it’s Trump. Discretion is sometimes the better part of valor. Similar issue with Coco Chao. What did he expect?
Well all I can say is the voters did the right thing by voting these guys out.
It’s all about getting personal, not the good of the country.
RE: He is just another Pam Bondi.
Ok, who do you prefer? Give us a name.
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