GOP Senator Cornyn Not Ready to Back Blanche as AG, One Day Before Committee Vote

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) told reporters he is "not prepared to vote yes" on Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, one day before a Senate Judiciary Committee vote. All committee Republicans must support Blanche for the nomination to advance; a single defection stalls it. Cornyn cited concerns about Blanche's Justice Department stewardship and an IRS settlement a federal judge ruled illegal.