John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said they were withholding their support unless the Justice Department confirmed in writing that it was not moving forward with a $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who believe they were prosecuted for political purposes.

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Origin: extracted from Sen. Tillis explains why he'll vote to approve Blanche's nomination for attorney general | PBS News · 2026-09-09 07:36