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Trump says he will pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination until Cornyn leaves office
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Taylor Goldstein, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Cornyn, a Texas Republican, has been seeking modifications to this agreement.
President Donald Trump has announced that he will withdraw his nominee for attorney general until US Senator John Cornyn leaves office. This decision comes as Cornyn continues to push for changes to a deal related to tax audits. The situation involves a deal that affects Trump and his associates.
Cornyn, a Texas Republican, has been seeking modifications to this agreement. Further details on this development are available from the San Antonio Current, which has been following the story and its implications for Texas and national politics.
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Category: government Published: August 2, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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