Cornyn non-committal on Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general after meeting

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) met with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday and characterized the discussion as positive, but stopped short of committing to vote for his confirmation as attorney general, stating he will withhold judgment until after committee hearings and a full briefing. The reporting is sourced to a named senator and bylined to Ashleigh Fields at The Hill, a major national outlet, though the piece relies on limited direct quotes and Cornyn's own characterization rather than independent verification of the meeting's substance. Independent coverage confirms Blanche is in the midst of a monthlong confirmation process with multiple GOP senators, though corroborating reports also note that he faces skepticism from some Republicans over past controversies and that the timeline targets confirmation by late summer. Watch for Blanche's full committee hearing and votes from other key Republican senators—particularly those noted in reporting as wavering—which will ultimately determine whether the administration achieves its confirmation timeline.