Trump Vows to Revive Controversial ‘Anti-Weaponisation’ Fund Amid Todd Blanche Confirmation Standoff
President Donald Trump reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
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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.
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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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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 PM
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Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, encounters doubts from within the Republican Party as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on his confirmation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 8:56 PM
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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 AMpolitics
Jess Michaels and other survivors of Jeffrey Epstein expressed frustration after a meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging dismissive behavior and lack of acknowledgment of their harm.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 2:46 AMpolitics
Jess Michaels, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, expressed frustration after a meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, calling for continued DOJ investigation and better victim privacy protections.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 2:43 PMpolitics
Sen. Dick Durbin relayed that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the Trump-era fund as a misstep during a meeting ahead of Blanche’s Justice Department nomination hearing.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 12:05 AMShowing 1-8 of 8 articles.