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During his July 16, 2026 confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche misrepresented the scope of a sweeping IRS settlement shielding Donald Trump and his family from past federal tax liabilities and offenses.
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During a lengthy confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche maintained composure despite challenging questions while pursuing backing from Republican senators.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 11:06 PM
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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 PM
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Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 PM
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Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing tests Republican unity amid the Senate Judiciary Committee’s efforts to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 10:27 AM
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Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, drawing a sharp reaction from former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Senators Cassidy and Murkowski met with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche amid ongoing political developments.
NBC Politics | Aug 5, 2026, 1:35 PM
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s recent memo cancels a controversial fund but preserves a sweeping immunity order protecting former President Trump and his family from federal investigations.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 2:24 PM
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President Trump criticizes Senate delays in confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and warns of reviving a $1.776 billion fund amid stalled approval efforts.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 3:05 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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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 PM
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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 PM
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Todd Blanche is poised to become U.S. Attorney General despite controversy over his role in a disputed settlement and immunity order.
Reason | Aug 5, 2026, 8:31 PM
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Todd Blanche, former lawyer to Donald Trump, clears Senate Judiciary Committee vote amid concerns over his ties to Trump and a controversial IRS settlement.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 6:02 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 reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 7:13 PM
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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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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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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 PM
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Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn have delayed the confirmation vote for Todd Blanche, prompting former President Trump to warn he will push for a controversial $1.8 billion fund if Blanche is not approved.
CBS Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 12:47 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 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 AM
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Senate Republicans continue efforts to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general amid internal disputes and President Trump's warning to withdraw the nomination until next year.
Washington Times News | Jul 30, 2026, 9:52 PM
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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 PM
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