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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General Amid GOP Holdouts

After negotiations over a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the next U.S. Attorney General in a narrow 50-49 vote.

Aug 8, 2026, 10:57 PM Daily Caller

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Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Opposes Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination, Narrowing Confirmation Path

Following Senator Susan Collins’ opposition, Lisa Murkowski’s announcement further challenges President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche.

Guardian US | Aug 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Opposes Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination, Narrowing Confirmation Path

Following Senator Susan Collins’ opposition, Lisa Murkowski’s announcement further complicates the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.

Guardian US | Aug 7, 2026, 12:28 PM

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Opposes Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination, Narrowing Confirmation Path

Following Senator Susan Collins’ opposition, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced she will also vote against President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche.

Guardian US | Aug 7, 2026, 11:58 AM

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Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Opposes Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Push

Lisa Murkowski joins Susan Collins in opposing President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee Todd Blanche, while Trump renews efforts to limit birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court setback.

Guardian US | Aug 7, 2026, 11:42 AM

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Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Opposes Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid Trump’s New Birthright Citizenship Orders

Lisa Murkowski joins Susan Collins in opposing President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, as Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.

Guardian US | Aug 7, 2026, 11:12 AM

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Blanche Meets With Key Republican Senators Ahead of Confirmation Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche engages with GOP senators as his confirmation faces a tight vote, with concerns over DOJ policies and past affiliations.

ABC Top Stories | Aug 6, 2026, 5:21 AM

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Blanche Meets with Key Republican Senators Ahead of Confirmation Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche engages with GOP senators as his confirmation faces a tight vote in the Senate.

ABC Top Stories | Aug 6, 2026, 5:08 AM

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Blanche Meets Key Republican Senators as Confirmation Vote Nears

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche holds crucial meetings with GOP senators amid divided support ahead of Senate confirmation.

ABC Top Stories | Aug 6, 2026, 4:55 AM

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Blanche Meets Key Republican Senators as Confirmation Vote Nears

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche engages with GOP senators amid concerns over his nomination and related DOJ policies.

ABC Top Stories | Aug 6, 2026, 4:40 AM

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Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Meets Key Republican Senators Ahead of Confirmation Vote

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

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Todd Blanche Advances in Senate Judiciary Committee Amid Republican Concerns Over White House Deal

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a key Senate Judiciary Committee vote after agreeing to rescind a major DOJ fund, but divisions remain among Senate Republicans about his confirmation.

Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 3:39 PM

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Senate Republicans to Advance Todd Blanche Nomination Following Resolution on ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

After a week-long delay due to GOP concerns over a controversial fund, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination is set for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote.

The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 9:23 AM

Republican Senators Back Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination After Ending Controversial Fund

Key Republican holdouts agree to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination following written assurance to terminate a $1.8bn fund linked to Donald Trump’s allies.

Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 4:49 PM

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Senate to Vote on Todd Blanche Nomination as Trump Announces Iran Talks; Iran Denies Plans

Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination following a deal on anti-weaponization fund termination, while President Trump announces upcoming talks with Iran that Tehran denies.

The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Terminates Trump’s $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Amid Senate Confirmation Standoff

Following weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded the controversial fund intended to compensate President Trump’s political allies.

Washington Times News | Aug 3, 2026, 10:33 AM

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Acting AG Todd Blanche Rescinds $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund After Deal with Senators

Following weeks of negotiations, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially rescinded the controversial fund ahead of his Senate Judiciary Committee nomination vote.

NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 4:10 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Rescinds $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Ahead of Senate Vote

Todd Blanche took a key step toward Senate confirmation by formally rescinding a controversial fund tied to President Trump's IRS settlement after bipartisan objections.

Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 4:09 AM

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Senator John Kennedy Expresses Doubt Over Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Amid Anti-Weaponization Fund Dispute

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.

The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM

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James Talarico Leads Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race, Fox News Poll Shows

A recent Fox News poll indicates Democratic candidate James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signaling potential shifts in voter sentiment.

The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 8:20 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee to Reconsider Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid Trump’s Push for $1.8bn Fund

Donald Trump reverses course to revive a controversial $1.8 billion fund as Todd Blanche’s confirmation faces hurdles from Republican senators.

Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 3:47 PM

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Trump Pressures Senate GOP Over Blanche Confirmation, Threatens Revival of Anti-Weaponization Fund

President Trump criticizes Senate delays in confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and warns of reviving a $1.776 billion fund amid stalled approval efforts.

The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 3:05 PM

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Trump Appeals Federal Ruling Questioning Legality of $10B IRS Lawsuit

President Donald Trump and his family have filed an appeal against a July 13 ruling that deemed their lawsuit against the IRS as having an improper purpose, a case tied to a $1.8 billion Justice Department settlement fund.

NBC Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 2:00 AM

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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.

NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 10:24 PM