Todd Blanche Reaches Deal with GOP Holdouts, Clearing Path for Confirmation Vote
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche resolved disputes with Republican senators over DOJ policies, enabling progress toward his confirmation.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche resolved disputes with Republican senators over DOJ policies, enabling progress toward his confirmation.
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Senator John Cornyn reaches agreement with Justice Department, clearing path for attorney general nomination advancement.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 5:27 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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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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Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis announced support for Todd Blanche's nomination following an agreement to end the controversial anti-weaponization fund and clarify tax immunity terms.
CBS Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 3:26 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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Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination following a deal on anti-weaponization fund termination, while President Trump announces upcoming talks with Iran that Tehran denies.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM
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Ahead of his confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche withdraws a fund established by former President Trump, while the president cancels planned strikes on Iran amid potential diplomatic progress.
NPR News | Aug 3, 2026, 12:09 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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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche withdrew the nearly $1.8 billion fund and clarified IRS audit protections for Donald Trump following opposition from Republican senators.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 3, 2026, 5:52 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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Todd Blanche took a key step toward Senate confirmation by formally rescinding a controversial fund tied to President Trump's IRS settlement after bipartisan objections.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 4:09 AM
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Senator John Kennedy voices skepticism about the Senate confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, citing ongoing GOP opposition tied to a controversial DOJ fund linked to President Trump.
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