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Trump's AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

Todd Blanche's committee vote hinged on a deal with Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, but Senate Republicans remain divided on his path to confirmation.

Fox News Latest By Alex Miller Captured Aug 4, 2026, 3:37 PM
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Nominee Todd Blanche clears major Senate hurdles for his judicial confirmation after agreeing to key Republican demands to rescind the Department of Justice's anti-weaponization fund.

Fox News correspondent David Spunt details the bipartisan deal and the upcoming Judiciary Committee vote, which comes amid intense scrutiny over previous IRS audits and federal settlement agreements.

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department survived a crucial hurdle on Tuesday after reaching an agreement with key holdouts, but whether he reaches the finish line remains an open question.

The Senate Judiciary Committee, after last-minute delays and drama, confirmed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in a 12-10 vote, sending him to the Senate floor for his final test.

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