Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn says he's 'noncommittal' on confirming Todd Blanche for AG

Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday that he’s “noncommittal” when it comes to confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday that he’s “noncommittal” when it comes to confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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