Republican Senators End Opposition to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Two Republican holdouts have agreed to support Todd Blanche following his decision to cancel potential payouts to Trump allies.
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Two Republican holdouts have agreed to support Todd Blanche following his decision to cancel potential payouts to Trump allies.
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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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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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Democratic concerns about expanding President Trump's tariff powers are slowing Senate progress on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill and threatening near-unanimous support for Ukraine.
Washington Times News | Aug 2, 2026, 5:59 PM
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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
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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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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
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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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Senate Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a funding agreement to prevent a shutdown and limit a White House rule expanding Trump appointees' control over congressional appropriations.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 AM
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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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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
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With strong bipartisan support, the Senate moves forward on a continuing resolution to maintain government funding through December and block a controversial Trump-era grant rule.
The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 12:12 AM
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche resolved disputes with Republican senators over DOJ policies, enabling progress toward his confirmation.
Daily Caller | Aug 3, 2026, 8:05 PM
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President Trump rebuked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dismissing charges against individuals accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 7:28 PM
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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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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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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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United States Senator Bernie Moreno has publicly called for Representative Max Miller to step down from Congress following domestic abuse accusations by Moreno’s daughter, Emily Moreno.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 7:27 PM
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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.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
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President Donald Trump reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 7:13 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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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.
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