US Senate Delays Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Over Trump IRS Lawsuit Concerns
Key Republican senators demand clarity on the settlement of Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, stalling Blanche’s confirmation.
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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.
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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 PMworld
Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 PM
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Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalised since mid-June, with limited information released, prompting concerns within the Republican Party about his ability to resume Senate duties.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 9:45 PM
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Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since mid-June, with limited information on his condition, prompting concerns within the Republican Party about his ability to resume Senate duties.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 9:33 PM
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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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Republican Senator John Cornyn demands written assurances on a $1.8bn fund and tax immunity provisions before backing Blanche’s nomination.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PM
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The Department of the Treasury has introduced a new online portal incentivizing Americans to report fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations, as part of a broader anti-fraud campaign led by Vice President JD Vance.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 7:27 PM
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Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad vows to fight the state's decision to revoke the brewery's alcohol permit following a seized shipment and a contentious social media campaign.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 7:22 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 PMgeneral
A legal dispute in Massachusetts challenges the installation of religious statues honoring first responders, with potential implications for religious displays on government property.
Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 11:38 AMpolitics
The expiration of a Medicaid funding ban for abortion providers and its omission from the latest Republican budget framework has heightened tensions with anti-abortion groups.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 5:28 PMinvestigations
The State Department under Trump administration officials sought to fund groups aligned with conservative European movements and advocates for white South Africans, marking a shift from traditional human rights aid.
ProPublica | Jul 18, 2026, 1:58 AMgeneral
Jennifer Bos, mother of a murder victim, testified on Capitol Hill, revealing a private conversation that convinced her Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche understands the struggles of Angel Families.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 11:04 PMgeneral
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche undergoes intense Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny amid unresolved questions over DOJ independence and a controversial anti-weaponization fund.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 AMpolitics
Senators, including Republican John Cornyn and Democrats, pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing, described by one lawmaker as more of a performance evaluation than a traditional job interview.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 9:13 PMworld
US Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a tax immunity deal for former President Trump.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 PMpolitics
During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 10:18 AMgeneral
Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AMpolitics
A federal judge criticized a settlement approved by Todd Blanche that benefits President Trump and his family, raising concerns about Blanche's suitability for attorney general.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AMpolitics
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 AM
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U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January 29 lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 3:45 AM
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U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:24 AM
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President Donald Trump’s self-negotiated IRS settlement and the creation of an ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ have drawn bipartisan criticism, legal scrutiny, and public concern over conflicts of interest and misuse of taxpayer money.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 6:43 PMShowing 1-24 of 31 articles.