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President Donald Trump’s support for a controversial fund for Jan. 6 defendants complicates the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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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
politics
President Trump lashes out at Sen. John Cornyn for withholding support of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, linking it to his endorsement of Cornyn’s primary opponent and a controversial legal defense fund.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 12:47 PM
politics
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
politics
President Donald Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination after Republican senators delay a key vote over a compensation fund dispute.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 12:19 PM
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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen accuse Republican-controlled Congress of surrendering war powers to President Trump amid ongoing Iran conflict and intra-party disputes.
Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 9:29 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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Key Republican senators demand clarity on the settlement of Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, stalling Blanche’s confirmation.
Euronews | Jul 30, 2026, 5:14 AM
politics
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis seek written assurances from the Justice Department regarding a Trump-IRS settlement, stalling the confirmation process.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 2:52 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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Republican Senator John Cornyn demands written assurances on a $1.8bn fund and tax immunity provisions before backing Blanche’s nomination.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PM
politics
The Energy Department has signed agreements with Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho to investigate potential nuclear waste storage sites amid ongoing disposal challenges.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 1:28 AM
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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
investigations
State Rep. James Talarico alleges Attorney General Ken Paxton voted illegally in six elections from an address where he no longer resides, intensifying scrutiny during the Senate race.
ProPublica | Jul 26, 2026, 8:39 AM
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Arizona’s primaries showcased President Donald Trump’s strong influence over GOP candidates, setting the stage for critical governor and House races in the November elections.
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The Collin County Democratic Party has filed a complaint seeking an inquiry into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's voting practices after reports indicated he voted from an address where he no longer resides.
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Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM