Key Republican Senators End Opposition to Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Confirmation
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis drop resistance after securing concessions on anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, paving way for confirmation vote.
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis drop resistance after securing concessions on anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, paving way for confirmation vote.
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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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Republican Senator John Cornyn is delaying the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, demanding written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding key issues.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 30, 2026, 3:17 PM
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Key Republicans demand full eradication of the $1.776 billion fund before approving Todd Blanche as attorney general nominee.
Washington Times News | Jul 26, 2026, 10:27 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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Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis announced support for Todd Blanche's nomination following an agreement to end the controversial anti-weaponization fund and clarify tax immunity terms.
CBS Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 3:26 PM
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s recent memo cancels a controversial fund but preserves a sweeping immunity order protecting former President Trump and his family from federal investigations.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 2:24 PM
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Ahead of his confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche withdraws a fund established by former President Trump, while the president cancels planned strikes on Iran amid potential diplomatic progress.
NPR News | Aug 3, 2026, 12:09 PM
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The agreement between Sen. Cornyn and the Justice Department ends a major fund targeting President Trump’s allies, enabling a key vote on the attorney general nominee.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 10:47 AM
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The withdrawal clears the path for Blanche’s permanent confirmation after Republican senators demanded a written guarantee that the fund would not be revived.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:34 AM
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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 Attorney General Todd Blanche withdrew the nearly $1.8 billion fund and clarified IRS audit protections for Donald Trump following opposition from Republican senators.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 3, 2026, 5:52 AM
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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 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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President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan faces skepticism, Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation stalls, and Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate testimony.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 10:45 PM
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President Donald Trump reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 7:13 PM
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President Donald Trump vows to push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill if Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination is blocked by Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
NBC Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 6:01 PM
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Former President Trump vows to keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill after opposition from GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 4:30 PM
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President Trump warns of renewed efforts to advance his anti-weaponization fund should GOP senators fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Washington Times News | Aug 1, 2026, 4:03 PM
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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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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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The Senate Judiciary Committee plans a new vote on President Trump's nominee, Todd Blanche, for attorney general on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Washington Times News | Aug 1, 2026, 2:21 PM
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Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn have delayed the confirmation vote for Todd Blanche, prompting former President Trump to warn he will push for a controversial $1.8 billion fund if Blanche is not approved.
CBS Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 12:47 PM
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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 PMShowing 1-24 of 401 articles.