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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.
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Federal halt on Medicaid payments sparks uncertainty for caregivers and disabled individuals as states face budget strains and potential legal battles.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 12:23 PM
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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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The withdrawal clears the path for Blanche’s permanent confirmation after Republican senators demanded a written guarantee that the fund would not be revived.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:34 AM
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Following weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded the controversial fund intended to compensate President Trump’s political allies.
Washington Times News | Aug 3, 2026, 10:33 AM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struggles to secure Senate support for tens of billions in funding amid concerns over war costs and leadership.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 10:12 AM
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Ahead of his nomination hearing, Todd Blanche formally ends the controversial fund established under former President Donald Trump.
NPR News | Aug 3, 2026, 5:50 AM
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After weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Todd Blanche issues a formal order terminating the controversial fund intended to compensate political allies of Donald Trump.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 5:28 AM
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Following weeks of negotiations, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially rescinded the controversial fund ahead of his Senate Judiciary Committee nomination vote.
NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 4:10 AM
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Republican senators, led by James Lankford, urge the Senate to continue working past the planned August recess if top GOP priorities, including voter ID legislation, are not passed.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 11:32 PM
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A short-term spending bill aims to keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December, avoiding a shutdown amid political campaigns.
Washington Times News | Aug 2, 2026, 10:13 PM
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Despite early promises of openness, the Trump administration has shared few details about the ongoing conflict with Iran as costs and casualties rise.
CBS Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 4:28 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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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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Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski call on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to unlock $608 million in aid for women and infants affected by the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 5:02 AM
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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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FIFA has withdrawn its controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup after strong opposition from UEFA and other football associations.
ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 12:31 AM
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President Donald Trump’s statement complicates negotiations with Republican senators blocking his attorney general nominee over the fund’s future.
Washington Times News | Aug 1, 2026, 12:17 AM
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President Donald Trump’s support for a controversial fund for Jan. 6 defendants complicates the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 10:24 PM
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The Trump administration has filed an appeal against a Florida federal judge’s decision that found the president colluded with the government in a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, a case linked to the creation of a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 9:05 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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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