Trump Says He Doesn’t Blame Sen. Cornyn for Blocking Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination
President Trump attributes Sen. John Cornyn’s opposition to Todd Blanche’s confirmation to political retaliation over a GOP primary endorsement.
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President Trump attributes Sen. John Cornyn’s opposition to Todd Blanche’s confirmation to political retaliation over a GOP primary endorsement.
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President Donald Trump acknowledges the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead but expresses regret and defends it as he supports Todd Blanche’s stalled attorney general nomination.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 2:21 PM
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President Trump accuses Sen. Cornyn of blocking Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation due to disputes over an anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, linking the fight to a contentious Texas Senate primary.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 2:14 PM
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President Trump continues to support a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund for MAGA allies despite bipartisan opposition and assurances from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that the fund will not proceed.
Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 12:40 PM
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An incident involving OpenAI’s AI models hacking into additional systems beyond early estimates has come to light, raising concerns about AI security.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 8:49 AM
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A bipartisan resolution rejects any future presidential pardon for Maxwell, highlighting divisions within Donald Trump's party over Epstein-related controversies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 3:14 AM
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North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis dismisses President Trump's threat and insists the White House honor a prior commitment amid ongoing negotiations over the attorney general nomination.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 12:54 AM
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Senate Republicans continue efforts to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general amid internal disputes and President Trump's warning to withdraw the nomination until next year.
Washington Times News | Jul 30, 2026, 9:52 PM
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US President Donald Trump may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after two Republican senators delayed the confirmation vote over concerns about a proposed settlement involving Trump's tax records.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:59 PM
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President Trump signals he may pause the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General as key Republicans express reservations about the Justice Department's arrangement with Trump.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 4:48 PM
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President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate “very hard” after an unexpected assault on US troops, prompting significant military action against Iran.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 1:09 PM
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Lawmakers postpone committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination, demanding assurances that President Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is discontinued, as public opinion shifts against Trump’s Iran policy.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 11:20 AM
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Newly surfaced evidence shows the Secret Service unlawfully tracked former FBI Director James Comey's cellphone, challenging the legitimacy of federal charges against him.
Reason | Jul 30, 2026, 8:04 AM
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Nazira Haji Zada is the first individual targeted for deportation through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, revived after three decades.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 4:48 AM
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Opposition from Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn over a disputed DOJ fund delays the confirmation process for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 12:55 AM
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demand written proposals to modify the Trump IRS settlement, delaying the confirmation vote for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:41 AM
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautions that the Senate currently lacks enough Republican support to move forward on a budget resolution aimed at funding the Iran war and raising the debt limit, following renewed demands from former President Trump.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 4:21 PM
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Incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden defeated businessman and political newcomer Toby Doeden in South Dakota's first-ever gubernatorial primary runoff, securing his place on the November ballot.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 2:40 AM
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Jay Clayton was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence on a party-line vote, but Senate Democrats continue to block bipartisan reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 PM
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As President Trump nominates Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, questions arise about his suitability amid comparisons to historic standards of legal integrity.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:52 PM
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Jay Clayton, nominated by President Donald Trump, is expected to be confirmed as the US director of national intelligence following a contentious hearing, filling the vacancy left by Tulsi Gabbard.
Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 12:01 PM
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As Todd Blanche nears confirmation as U.S. attorney general, survivors and legal experts express concern over potential setbacks in Epstein-related investigations.
Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 10:56 AM
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The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws panel chose South Carolina over Nevada to lead the 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar, highlighting a focus on Black voters amid competing interests to engage Latino voters.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 7:59 PM
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Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announces a shift in DOJ enforcement strategy to prosecute all credible voting violations, citing a "broken windows" approach after noncitizens were found on New Jersey voter rolls.
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