Trump Declares $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund 'Dead' While Defending It
President Donald Trump’s statement complicates negotiations with Republican senators blocking his attorney general nominee over the fund’s future.
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President Donald Trump’s statement complicates negotiations with Republican senators blocking his attorney general nominee over the fund’s future.
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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.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 10:24 PM
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Two Republican senators are withholding support for Todd Blanche's nomination, demanding the termination of a controversial DOJ fund.
CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 2:40 PM
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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 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.
Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 9:29 AM
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President Trump indicated a possible delay in the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche after resistance from Republican senators.
CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 2:10 AM
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President Donald Trump warns he may pull the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general until Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office, following their objections tied to a tax lawsuit settlement.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 12:39 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 pull the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche until two Senate Republicans opposing the confirmation leave office next year.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 4:57 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 Trump may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general due to opposition from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, with plans to resubmit after they leave office.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 4:28 PM
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President Donald Trump faces opposition from key Republican senators over a controversial tax immunity deal tied to his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Following Tehran’s surprise strikes, the U.S. launched a heavy two-hour barrage on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, while Senate Judiciary Committee delays a key nomination vote.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 1:23 PM
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, sparking market declines and concerns over inflation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 12:31 PM
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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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The Senate passed a symbolic resolution against any presidential clemency for Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:57 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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Senate and House Democrats seek details on a Justice Department legal opinion that could increase institutionalization of people with mental illness, challenging decades of civil rights protections.
CBS Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 4:33 PM
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Roger Rogoff challenges his removal by President Trump shortly after his appointment by federal judges, citing violations of federal law and the Constitution.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 11:25 PMgeneral
Judge Kathleen Williams referred Trump attorney Alejandro Brito and DOJ officials to bar associations for potential discipline, prompting criticism from a liberal law professor.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 12:25 PMpolitics
During his July 16, 2026 confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche misrepresented the scope of a sweeping IRS settlement shielding Donald Trump and his family from past federal tax liabilities and offenses.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 7:48 PMpolitics
Roger Rogoff was appointed by federal judges as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington but was dismissed by President Trump amid disputes over the appointment process.
CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 2:41 PMShowing 1-24 of 37 articles.