Cornyn and Tillis threaten to block IRS deal nominee
By The BriefBrief
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said they would block the attorney general nominee over a refusal to put a promise in writing.
WHO:Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis
WHAT:Threatened to block the attorney general nominee unless he puts in writing his promise to kill aspects of a Trump IRS settlement deal
WHEN:Jul 29, 2026 at 2:19 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:They accused the nominee of refusing to put in writing his promise to kill aspects of the deal cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the IRS
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