GOP Senators Block Blanche Nomination Over Trump IRS Deal
July 30, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via The New York Times

Two key Republican senators - John Cornyn and Thom Tillis - are threatening to tank Blanche's nomination, citing concerns over a controversial IRS arrangement involving President Trump. This internal GOP fracture exposes real disagreement among conservatives about how far executive power should extend, particularly when it comes to tax enforcement and potential conflicts of interest. Read more about this...