Todd Blanche Poised to Become US Attorney General After GOP Senators Lift Opposition
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withdraw objections following Justice Department’s move to scrap controversial compensation fund.
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Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withdraw objections following Justice Department’s move to scrap controversial compensation fund.
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As Michigan's Democratic Senate primary approaches, political dynamics reflect broader transformations within the party and ongoing negotiations involving the Trump administration.
NBC Politics | Aug 4, 2026, 12:27 AM
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Democrats and experts say the agreement clearing the way for Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general makes promises that Donald Trump can easily reverse.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 9:07 PM
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche resolved disputes with Republican senators over DOJ policies, enabling progress toward his confirmation.
Daily Caller | Aug 3, 2026, 8:05 PM
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President Trump rebuked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dismissing charges against individuals accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 7:28 PM
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President Donald Trump announced ongoing negotiations aimed at a new peace deal with Iran, focusing on reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz and addressing Tehran's nuclear activities.
NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 6:38 PM
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Senator John Cornyn reaches agreement with Justice Department, clearing path for attorney general nomination advancement.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 5:27 PM
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Key Republican holdouts agree to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination following written assurance to terminate a $1.8bn fund linked to Donald Trump’s allies.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 4:49 PM
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President Donald Trump announced the resumption of talks with Iran after canceling planned strikes, with Iran's foreign minister indicating progress toward finalizing negotiations.
NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 12:58 PM
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As he campaigns for a third term in Congress, Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller denies allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife, while her father calls for Miller's resignation.
NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 12:10 PM
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GOP senators express concern over former President Trump's impact on Senate races, citing his attacks on their governance and refusal to drop a $1.8 billion fund for MAGA allies.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 10:47 AM
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On August 2, 2026, President Donald Trump criticized his appointed U.S. attorney in D.C., Jeanine Pirro, for dropping charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalism, while also calling for a pause on military strikes against Iran.
NBC Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 1:06 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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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 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 AM
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President Trump and his sons challenge a judge's decision that nullified a $10 billion IRS lawsuit settlement involving a compensation fund for victims of government abuse.
Washington Times News | Aug 1, 2026, 1:53 AM
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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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President Trump criticized Minnesota's handling of a recent cyberattack on its water systems, disputing claims of Iranian involvement.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 6:58 PM
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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 PM
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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 PM
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President Trump lashes out at Sen. John Cornyn for withholding support of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, linking it to his endorsement of Cornyn’s primary opponent and a controversial legal defense fund.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 12:47 PM
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North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis dismisses President Trump's threat and insists the White House honor a prior commitment amid ongoing negotiations over the attorney general nomination.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 12:54 AM
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US President Donald Trump may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after two Republican senators delayed the confirmation vote over concerns about a proposed settlement involving Trump's tax records.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:59 PM
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Thom Tillis criticizes President Trump’s handling of Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, calling it ‘bad advice’ amid stalled confirmation.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 8:34 PMShowing 49-72 of 106 articles.