Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Blocks Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Confirmation
Key Republicans demand full eradication of the $1.776 billion fund before approving Todd Blanche as attorney general nominee.
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Key Republicans demand full eradication of the $1.776 billion fund before approving Todd Blanche as attorney general nominee.
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During his July 16, 2026 confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche misrepresented the scope of a sweeping IRS settlement shielding Donald Trump and his family from past federal tax liabilities and offenses.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, formerly President Trump's personal lawyer, faced scrutiny from senators during his July 15 confirmation hearing amid concerns about his impartiality.
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Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.
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Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing tests Republican unity amid the Senate Judiciary Committee’s efforts to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.
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Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
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Sen. Darline Graham has been sworn in to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly.
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A federal judge criticized a settlement approved by Todd Blanche that benefits President Trump and his family, raising concerns about Blanche's suitability for attorney general.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AM
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A federal judge ruled that the lawsuit filed by Donald Trump and his allies against the IRS was for an improper purpose, nullifying a controversial settlement that shielded them from tax audits.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 5:44 AM
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U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January 29 lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 3:45 AM
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U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:24 AM
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Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator known for his hawkish foreign policy and close ties to Donald Trump, died at 71, prompting tributes from global leaders and a scramble to fill his Senate seat.
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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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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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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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