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Resistance from two Republican senators has put Todd Blanche's confirmation in doubt, delaying the expected committee vote.
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As Todd Blanche nears confirmation as U.S. attorney general, survivors and legal experts express concern over potential setbacks in Epstein-related investigations.
Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 10:56 AM
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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 PM
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Todd Blanche confronts his first major Senate confirmation challenge as multiple significant news stories unfold across the United States.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:32 AM
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis drop resistance after securing concessions on anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, paving way for confirmation vote.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 3:40 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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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 AM
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Following Vice President JD Vance's remarks on Epstein file communications, Virginia Roberts Giuffre's family shares their response to the acting attorney general's Capitol Hill hearing.
NBC Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 5:26 AM
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Todd Blanche says the decision to retain or fire Jeanine Pirro rests with President Trump following dropped charges in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case.
The Hill | Aug 5, 2026, 7:44 PM
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President Donald Trump vows to push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill if Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination is blocked by Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
NBC Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 6:01 PM
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President Donald Trump acknowledges the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead but expresses regret and defends it as he supports Todd Blanche’s stalled attorney general nomination.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 2:21 PM
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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 PM
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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 PM
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Key Republicans postpone Judiciary Committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination due to concerns over his ties to Trump and a controversial IRS lawsuit settlement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 4:23 PM
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Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 AM
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The committee voted along party lines to move forward with President Trump's pick, despite opposition from Democrats and concerns over a controversial government fund.
CBS Politics | Aug 4, 2026, 3:54 PM
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Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withdraw objections following Justice Department’s move to scrap controversial compensation fund.
Guardian US | Aug 4, 2026, 11:34 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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Significant developments include the passing of former Rep. Kay Granger, Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur's hospitalization, and a major Bitcoin theft.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 11:56 AM
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The agreement between Sen. Cornyn and the Justice Department ends a major fund targeting President Trump’s allies, enabling a key vote on the attorney general nominee.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 10:47 AM
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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 AM
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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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Liz Oyer, fired after refusing to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, criticizes Blanche for politicizing the Department of Justice during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:12 PM
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