Trump Defends $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Amid Opposition to Blanche Nomination
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’s support for a controversial fund for Jan. 6 defendants complicates the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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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.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 6:32 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 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
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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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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.
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Amid opposition from two Republican senators, President Trump signals possible withdrawal of Todd Blanche's nomination.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 1:22 AM
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The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division revealed charges involving SNAP benefits, SBA loans, housing benefits, and tax fraud spanning seven states.
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Key Republicans postpone Judiciary Committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination due to concerns over his ties to Trump and a controversial IRS lawsuit settlement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 4:23 PM
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Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 11:16 AM
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Dan Sohail received a six-month and one-week prison sentence for crashing his car into the Jewish Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, amid struggles with psychological issues and a search for acceptance.
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Nazira Haji Zada is the first individual targeted for deportation through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, revived after three decades.
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Investment by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in a company linked to a U.S.-funded rare earth minerals project in Central Asia raises questions, but experts cite lack of proof.
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Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, encounters doubts from within the Republican Party as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on his confirmation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 8:56 PM
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Ismael Vega admitted to obstructing law enforcement during violent protests and was ordered to pay over $250,000 in restitution.
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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin, with bodycam footage showing his interaction with police during the incident.
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The Energy Department has signed agreements with Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho to investigate potential nuclear waste storage sites amid ongoing disposal challenges.
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William Pulte highlights ongoing downsizing efforts amid Senate confirmation of Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
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The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 3:08 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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Starting this week, ICE will increase efforts to locate and arrest Haitian migrants in the U.S. whose Temporary Protected Status is ending, with a focus on Ohio's Springfield due to its large Haitian community.
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