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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.
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politics
Senator John Kennedy voices skepticism about the Senate confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, citing ongoing GOP opposition tied to a controversial DOJ fund linked to President Trump.
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us
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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Liz Oyer, fired after refusing to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, criticizes Blanche for politicizing the Department of Justice during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:12 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump amid bipartisan concerns over Blanche’s independence and controversial department policies.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 5:38 PM
world
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump amid bipartisan concerns over Blanche's independence and the Justice Department's direction.
ABC Australia News | Aug 8, 2026, 10:56 AM
general
Blanche’s confirmation hinges on support from a narrow margin of GOP senators amid concerns over his ties to former President Trump and a controversial DOJ fund.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 6, 2026, 3:09 AM
us
Democrats and experts say the agreement clearing the way for Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general makes promises that Donald Trump can easily reverse.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 9:07 PM
politics
Outgoing Republican senators Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn express skepticism about Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination, complicating President Trump’s efforts.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 10:57 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f3f5f7%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EPOLITICS%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
politics
Sen. Dick Durbin relayed that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the Trump-era fund as a misstep during a meeting ahead of Blanche’s Justice Department nomination hearing.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 12:05 AM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f7d56b%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EPOLITICS%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
politics
Former President Trump's personal attorney Todd Blanche was confirmed and sworn in as the 88th U.S. Attorney General after a narrow Senate vote and amid concerns over his independence and a controversial fund.
The Hill | Aug 10, 2026, 7:14 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 11:58 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 11:40 PM
us
The Senate confirms Donald Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general amid bipartisan opposition and controversy over a $1.8 billion fund.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 11:25 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 11:11 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 10:56 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 10:42 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 10:28 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for Donald Trump despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 10:13 PM
us
The Senate confirms Donald Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general amid controversy over a $1.8 billion fund and tax immunity provisions.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 9:59 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 9:46 PM
us
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for the president amid controversy over a $1.8 billion fund.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 9:31 PM
us
The Senate confirmed Donald Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general, marking a significant victory for the former president amid controversy over a $1.8 billion fund and tax immunity provisions.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 9:15 PM
us
The Senate confirmed former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, Todd Blanche, as attorney general amid controversy over a $1.8 billion fund and tax immunity provisions.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 PM