Blanche nomination hangs by a thread as Cornyn stands by settlement ultimatum - Politico

Republican Senator John Cornyn is maintaining a firm stance tied to a settlement ultimatum, putting a nomination linked to Blanche in a precarious position, according to Politico.
Cornyn signaled he has no intention of backing down, telling colleagues that those expecting him to relent are miscalculating his resolve.
"Maybe they think I'm just going to give up or, you know, go along, but they're mistaken," the GOP senator said, underscoring his determination to hold his ground.
The standoff leaves the Blanche nomination hanging by a thread as the dispute over the settlement demand remains unresolved.
Cornyn's insistence on his conditions highlights the leverage individual senators can wield over confirmations and the potential for the impasse to stall the process.