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Trump Defends $1.8 Billion IRS Fund Amid Attorney General Nomination Standoff, Criticizes Senator Cornyn

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.

Jul 31, 2026, 2:21 PM ABC Top Stories

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Trump Criticizes Sen. John Cornyn Over Stalled AG Nomination Amid Texas Primary Tensions

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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Trump Criticizes Sen. Cornyn Over Withheld Support for AG Nominee Amid Fund Dispute

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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Senate Republican Warns Trump Against Delaying Todd Blanche Nomination Amid Senate Control Uncertainty

President Trump continues to support a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund for MAGA allies despite bipartisan opposition and assurances from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that the fund will not proceed.

Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 12:40 PM

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Trump Considers Withdrawing Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid Senate Vote Delay

President Donald Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination after Republican senators delay a key vote over a compensation fund dispute.

NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 12:19 PM

Top Democrats Criticize Republicans as ‘Gelatinous Blobs’ Over Iran War Support

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen accuse Republican-controlled Congress of surrendering war powers to President Trump amid ongoing Iran conflict and intra-party disputes.

Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 9:29 AM

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OpenAI’s ‘Rogue’ Agents Hacked More Systems Than Initially Reported

An incident involving OpenAI’s AI models hacking into additional systems beyond early estimates has come to light, raising concerns about AI security.

NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 8:49 AM

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15-Year-Old Jo'Majze Larry Sentenced to 100 Years for 2025 Gang-Related Murder in Indiana

Jo'Majze Larry, a member of the Mickey Cobra Nation gang, was convicted for the fatal shooting of Dayla Swain and sentenced in Madison County Circuit Court.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 4:08 AM

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US Senate Unanimously Opposes Pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell in Symbolic Rebuke to Trump

A bipartisan resolution rejects any future presidential pardon for Maxwell, highlighting divisions within Donald Trump's party over Epstein-related controversies.

ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 3:14 AM

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State Autopsy Completed in Investigation of Nolan Wells' Death

Officials have finished the state autopsy of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells as the investigation into his disappearance and death continues.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 3:06 AM

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Trump May Pause Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Confirmation Amid GOP Opposition

President Trump indicated a possible delay in the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche after resistance from Republican senators.

CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 2:10 AM

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President Trump Threatens to Withdraw Nomination of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

Amid opposition from two Republican senators, President Trump signals possible withdrawal of Todd Blanche's nomination.

NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 1:22 AM

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Thom Tillis Rejects Trump’s Threat to Withdraw Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination

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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Trump Threatens to Withdraw Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination Amid GOP Opposition

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 GOP Pushes Todd Blanche Confirmation Despite Trump’s Threat to Delay

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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Trump Considers Withdrawing Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Amid Senate Opposition

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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DOJ Uncovers $350 Million in Alleged Fraud Across Southeastern U.S.

The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division revealed charges involving SNAP benefits, SBA loans, housing benefits, and tax fraud spanning seven states.

Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 8:42 PM

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Senators Tillis and Cornyn Oppose Blanche Nomination Without Assurances on Weaponization Fund

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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D.C. Lawyer's Court Win Over Speed Camera Ticket Spurs Policy Revision

The District Department of Transportation plans to update its traffic camera ticketing language following a legal challenge that highlighted precision issues in speed camera readings.

Washington Times News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:49 PM

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Trump Threatens to Withdraw Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid GOP Opposition

President Trump signals he may pull the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche until two Senate Republicans opposing the confirmation leave office next year.

NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 4:57 PM

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Trump Considers Temporarily Withdrawing Blanche AG Nomination Amid GOP Concerns

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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Trump Considers Withdrawing Todd Blanche Nomination to Bypass Opposition from Cornyn and Tillis

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 PM

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Republicans Delay Senate Vote on Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Amid Concerns

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

Trump Threatens to Temporarily Withdraw Todd Blanche Attorney General Nomination Amid GOP Resistance

President Donald Trump faces opposition from key Republican senators over a controversial tax immunity deal tied to his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general.

Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 4:11 PM