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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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 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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President Donald Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination after Republican senators delay a key vote over a compensation fund dispute.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 12:19 PM
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President Trump declares an agreement for Hamas to fully disarm and Israeli forces to pull back from Gaza, while the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing but consumer spending remains steady.
NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 12:12 PM
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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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Thom Tillis criticizes President Trump’s handling of Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, calling it ‘bad advice’ amid stalled confirmation.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 8:34 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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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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During a heated hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly declined to answer questions about his COVID-19 pandemic response, citing the Fifth Amendment.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 3:29 PM
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President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate “very hard” after an unexpected assault on US troops, prompting significant military action against Iran.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 1:09 PM
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Resistance from two Republican senators has put Todd Blanche's confirmation in doubt, delaying the expected committee vote.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:02 AM
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Key Republican senators demand clarity on the settlement of Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, stalling Blanche’s confirmation.
Euronews | Jul 30, 2026, 5:14 AM
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Nazira Haji Zada is the first individual targeted for deportation through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, revived after three decades.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 4:48 AM
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Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis seek written assurances from the Justice Department regarding a Trump-IRS settlement, stalling the confirmation process.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 2:52 AM
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Opposition from Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn over a disputed DOJ fund delays the confirmation process for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 12:55 AM
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demand written proposals to modify the Trump IRS settlement, delaying the confirmation vote for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:41 AM
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President Trump downplays the possibility that Senator John Cornyn could block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate nomination, despite Cornyn’s expressed reservations.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:56 PM
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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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Republican Senator John Cornyn demands written assurances on a $1.8bn fund and tax immunity provisions before backing Blanche’s nomination.
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