Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have announced they will support the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. The two senators, who serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee, had previously acted as holdouts, creating uncertainty regarding Blanche's confirmation process. Following a period of negotiations, the senators confirmed they have reached an agreement that will allow the nomination to move forward to a committee vote scheduled for Tuesday.

The nature of the agreement is described differently by the two outlets. The Daily Wire reports that the senators secured a "legally enforceable document" as a result of their negotiations. The Guardian, however, specifies that the support was contingent upon Blanche confirming in writing that a proposed $1.8 billion fund intended for allies of Donald Trump would be abandoned.

Blanche is currently serving as the Acting Attorney General. If the Senate Judiciary Committee approves his nomination on Tuesday, the process will move to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote. The resolution of this standoff marks a significant step in the confirmation process for the Trump administration’s pick for the Department of Justice, effectively ending the public opposition from these two key GOP lawmakers.