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Trump Considers Withdrawing Todd Blanche Attorney General Nomination Amid GOP Opposition

Two Republican senators are withholding support for Todd Blanche's nomination, demanding the termination of a controversial DOJ fund.

Jul 31, 2026, 2:40 PM CBS Politics

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Trump Defends $1.8 Billion IRS Fund Amid Attorney General Nomination Standoff, Criticizes Senator Cornyn

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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Senate Republican Warns Trump Against Delaying Todd Blanche Nomination Amid Senate Control Uncertainty

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

Trump Threatens to Temporarily Withdraw Todd Blanche Attorney General Nomination Amid GOP Resistance

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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DOE Selects Five States to Explore Nuclear Waste Storage

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

Experts Warn Todd Blanche’s DOJ Could Hinder Justice for Epstein Survivors

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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Texas AG Ken Paxton Accused of Voter Fraud by Senate Opponent Amid Ongoing Investigation

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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High-Profile Trump Nominees Face Scrutiny from Outgoing GOP Senators

Several key Trump administration nominees underwent confirmation hearings, revealing divisions among outgoing Republican senators over their support.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:35 PM

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Texas Democrats Call for Investigation into Ken Paxton Over Voting Address Discrepancies

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.

ProPublica | Jul 17, 2026, 3:28 AM

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GOP Voices Concern Over Trump’s 2026 Speech Focused on 2020 Election

Some Republicans express unease that President Trump’s upcoming primetime address may revisit the 2020 election, urging a focus on future contests instead.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 8:48 PM

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Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Uncertain Confirmation as GOP Senators Withhold Support

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche undergoes intense Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny amid unresolved questions over DOJ independence and a controversial anti-weaponization fund.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 AM