Trump Vows to Revive Controversial ‘Anti-Weaponisation’ Fund Amid Todd Blanche Confirmation Standoff
President Donald Trump reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
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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.
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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.
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Following a Senate hearing where Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times, Rep. Rich McCormick proposes legislation to ban him from future federal government work.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 6:35 PMgeneral
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 PMgeneral
Congressional Republicans demand answers over Anthony Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic amid calls for contempt charges and federal prosecution.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 12:45 PMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
President Donald Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination after Republican senators delay a key vote over a compensation fund dispute.
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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.
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Troy Jackson’s family ties have drawn attention as he prepares to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election.
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Veteran strategist James Carville cautions that far-left candidates winning primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin may negatively impact the Democratic Party's national image.
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North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis sharply rebuked fellow Republicans for backing the SAVE America Act and the 1776 Fund, warning these measures could harm GOP prospects in upcoming elections.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 11:10 PMgeneral
Republican Ken Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico by 3 points as concerns over Paxton's character and GOP unity challenges shape the 2026 Texas Senate contest.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 10:27 PMworld
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.
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The Senate voted 49-50 against a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military actions in Iran amid escalating conflict and public skepticism.
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Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points in new CNN poll as Sabato’s Crystal Ball updates key midterm race projections.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 4:38 PMworld
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 PMus
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 PMpolitics
DeWine urges Trump administration to reconsider plans to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians following a Supreme Court ruling.
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A recent Fox News poll reveals former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper holds a significant lead over Republican challenger Michael Whatley in the upcoming Senate race.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 3:53 PMpolitics
During a heated hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly declined to answer questions about his COVID-19 pandemic response, citing the Fifth Amendment.
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