
Todd Blanche speaking at the Capitol last month.

Todd Blanche speaking at the Capitol last month.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, during a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday.

Todd Blanche, according to current and former officials, understands that coping with President Trump’s demands, rages and U-turns is the price to pay for rising in his orbit.



Senator John Cornyn of Texas, a four-term Republican Senator, is spending record sums to try to fend off a primary challenge from Ken Paxton, the state’s attorney general, who is beloved by the MAGA base.