Entity Index
1 direct match plus 285 related mentions across topic references, story text, source records, and indexed tags.
President Donald Trump reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
Showing 1-24 of 286 articles.
politics
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
general
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
general
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
us
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%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f4f1e8%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23087d76%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23087d76%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EGENERAL%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
general
Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM
politics
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
general
Former President Trump vows to keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill after opposition from GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 4:30 PM
general
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
us
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
politics
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
politics
Outgoing Republican senators Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn express skepticism about Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination, complicating President Trump’s efforts.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 10:57 PM
politics
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
politics
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
general
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
politics
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
us
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
politics
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
general
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
world
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
politics
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
politics
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
world
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
world
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