John Cornyn
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19525.0Global Dominance: 0.27%John Cornyn is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since 2002. He is a member of the Republican Party and has held various leadership positions, including Senate Majority Whip. Cornyn is known for his work on issues related to national security and immigration, and he has been vocal about the need for Ukraine to negotiate its own peace deal amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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John Cornyn initially threatened to withhold support for Todd Blanche but later agreed to support him.
Todd Blanche als neuer US-Justizminister bestätigt
Switzerland· 2026-08-09
John Cornyn briefly withheld support for Todd Blanche over his role in a deal related to Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
In confirming Blanche as US A-G, senators endorse a Justice Department under Trump’s sway
Australia· 2026-08-09
Senator John Cornyn supported Todd Blanche's nomination after receiving assurances about the 'anti-weaponisation fund'.
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-08
John Cornyn successfully pushed Blanche to clarify the scope of the IRS deal.
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2026-08-08Senator John Cornyn raised good-faith concerns during Todd Blanche's confirmation process.
Chuck Grassley credited with sealing Todd Blanche's AG confirmationUnited States· 2026-08-08
The conduct of the likes of the senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn this week suggests that 'principled Republican' is fast becoming a contradiction in terms.
With their assault on science, Trumpists aren’t just harming America – they’re harming themselves | Jan-Werner MüllerUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-07
Blanche and the Department of Justice agreed to permanently rescind the fund in writing to Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn.
Lisa Murkowski opposes Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmationUnited States· 2026-08-07John Cornyn expressed the extent to which Trump still controls the Republican Party despite his declining popularity.
Χωρίς πυξίδα προς τις ενδιάμεσες εκλογές
Greece· 2026-08-06
Senator John Cornyn from Texas is another member of the intelligence committee who agreed that intelligence sharing between the U.S. and Ukraine has strengthened.
Обмін розвідданими: ЗМІ повідомляють про покращення співпраці США та України
Ukraine· 2026-08-06
John Cornyn, a Republican senator from Texas, joined Democrats to block Todd Blanche's nomination.
Los duros reveses que enfrenta Trump de parte de sus propios aliados
Panama· 2026-08-05Cornyn on Tuesday thanked Blanche for working with his staff on the orders, and said that he expects the department to 'live up' to their agreement in potential future cases.
Todd Blanche advances toward confirmation, paving way for reenergized Justice Department investigationsUnited States· 2026-08-04
Sen. John Cornyn insisted on having Blanche kill the settlement in writing.
Trump’s DOJ meddling ends up backfiringUnited States· 2026-08-04
John Cornyn is a Republican senator criticized by Trump for not supporting his nominee for Attorney General.
Αυτοαποθέωση Τραμπ με «σύμμαχο» την ΑΙGreece· 2026-08-04
John Cornyn is one of the Republican senators who decided to support Todd Blanche's nomination.
Todd Blanche vor Bestätigung als JustizministerSwitzerland· 2026-08-04John Cornyn is a Republican senator from Texas who supported Todd Blanche's nomination.
‘Completely hollow’: critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-03
John Cornyn is a Senate Republican who was a key holdout in the negotiations regarding the fund.
White House directly involved in Blanche order rescinding ‘anti-weaponization’ fundUnited States· 2026-08-03
John Cornyn is a Republican senator from Texas who supports Todd Blanche's nomination.
GOP senators will vote to advance Acting U.S. Attorney General Blanche’s nomination
Canada· 2026-08-03John Cornyn is a Senator who expressed support for advancing Todd Blanche's nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The major loopholes in Todd Blanche’s concessions to Cornyn and TillisUnited States· 2026-08-03
Senator John Cornyn of Texas threatened to block Todd Blanche’s nomination over the controversial agreement.
Blanche rescinds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, removing hurdle from attorney general nominee’s confirmationUnited States· 2026-08-03
Senator John Cornyn of Texas threatened to block Todd Blanche's nomination over the controversial agreement.
Blanche rescinds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, removing hurdle from attorney general nominee’s confirmationUnited States· 2026-08-03Sen. John Cornyn expressed that if he was running for reelection, he would vote to stay during recess.
Republicans warn Trump recess cancellation could cost GOP midterm seatsUnited States· 2026-08-02
Cornyn is seeking written confirmation that the justice department would not establish the proposed fund.
Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination | US SenateUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01Cornyn and Trump fell out after the president backed his opponent, Ken Paxton.
Trump threatens to revive controversial $1.8bn compensation fundUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01John Cornyn opposed allowing Todd Blanche's nomination to advance in a Senate committee.
Trump presiona a senadores para que confirmen a Todd Blanche como fiscal
Honduras· 2026-08-01John Cornyn is a Republican senator from Texas who has opposed Todd Blanche's confirmation.
Republikaanisenaattoreiden kapina ja Trumpin verokiemurat ajoivat oikeusministerin vahvistamisen solmuun
Finland· 2026-08-01John Cornyn has voiced his concerns regarding Trump's tax lawsuit settlement and its implications.
Trump’s unforced errors on Todd Blanche and the ‘SAVE America Act’United States· 2026-07-31
Cornyn has been adamant that he also wants Blanche to clarify an addendum to that agreement that offers the president and members of his family tax immunity.
Trump further muddies Blanche negotiations, saying he wishes ‘anti-weaponization’ fund weren’t deadUnited States· 2026-07-31
John Cornyn is the incumbent senator mentioned in the context of the Texas Senate race.
Fox News poll shows Talarico leads Ken Paxton in Texas Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-31
Senator John Cornyn expressed his reservations about the nomination of Todd Blanche.
Trump threatens to pull attorney general nominee amid GOP revoltUnited States· 2026-07-30Senator John Cornyn of Texas is a key figure in the postponement of Todd Blanche's nomination.
Key committee vote for Todd Blanche postponed in major blow to his nomination as Trump’s attorney generalUnited States· 2026-07-30