Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche’s Nomination After GOP Concerns Addressed
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation bid cleared a key Senate hurdle following agreements on controversial DOJ funds and IRS audit language.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation bid cleared a key Senate hurdle following agreements on controversial DOJ funds and IRS audit language.
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politics
Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination following a deal on anti-weaponization fund termination, while President Trump announces upcoming talks with Iran that Tehran denies.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
President Trump downplays the possibility that Senator John Cornyn could block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate nomination, despite Cornyn’s expressed reservations.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:56 PMgeneral
President Trump accuses Sen. Cornyn of blocking Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation due to disputes over an anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, linking the fight to a contentious Texas Senate primary.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 2:14 PMpolitics
President Trump may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general due to opposition from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, with plans to resubmit after they leave office.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 4:28 PMpolitics
House Democrats Zoe Lofgren and Gabe Amo accuse Energy Secretary Chris Wright of lying to Congress about partisan motivations behind canceled green grants.
The Hill | Aug 6, 2026, 2:53 AMpolitics
Sen. John Cornyn questions the involvement of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in a deal shielding former President Trump and his family from IRS audits.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:01 AMShowing 1-9 of 9 articles.