Trump Vows to Push Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP Senators Block Todd Blanche Nomination
President Trump warns of renewed efforts to advance his anti-weaponization fund should GOP senators fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.
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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.
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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 PMgeneral
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 PMpolitics
President Donald Trump and his family have filed an appeal against a July 13 ruling that deemed their lawsuit against the IRS as having an improper purpose, a case tied to a $1.8 billion Justice Department settlement fund.
NBC Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 2:00 AMpolitics
The president’s Attorney General nominee could secure easy confirmation if the ongoing issue with the slush fund is resolved.
National Review | Aug 1, 2026, 1:10 AMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
An incident involving OpenAI’s AI models hacking into additional systems beyond early estimates has come to light, raising concerns about AI security.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 8:49 AMworld
A bipartisan resolution rejects any future presidential pardon for Maxwell, highlighting divisions within Donald Trump's party over Epstein-related controversies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 3:14 AMpolitics
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 AMpolitics
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 AMgeneral
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 PMgeneral
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 PMpolitics
Following Tehran’s surprise strikes, the U.S. launched a heavy two-hour barrage on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, while Senate Judiciary Committee delays a key nomination vote.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 1:23 PMus
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, sparking market declines and concerns over inflation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 12:31 PMus
Lawmakers postpone committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination, demanding assurances that President Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is discontinued, as public opinion shifts against Trump’s Iran policy.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 11:20 AMpolitics
Republican Sen. John Cornyn demands formal written agreement to end the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization fund' before supporting Blanche's confirmation.
CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 8:47 AMworld
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 AMpolitics
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 AMgeneral
James Uthmeier announces probe after Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment over 100 times during Senate testimony on COVID-19 response.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:45 AMpolitics
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was seen driving a rental Ram 1500 in a recent campaign ad, sparking discussion about his Texas image.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 12:25 AMworld
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 PMpolitics
The Energy Department has signed agreements with Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho to investigate potential nuclear waste storage sites amid ongoing disposal challenges.
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