Todd Blanche Faces Criticism Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation
Todd Blanche is poised to become U.S. Attorney General despite controversy over his role in a disputed settlement and immunity order.
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Todd Blanche is poised to become U.S. Attorney General despite controversy over his role in a disputed settlement and immunity order.
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Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withdraw objections following Justice Department’s move to scrap controversial compensation fund.
Guardian US | Aug 4, 2026, 11:34 AMworld
Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, is set for Senate confirmation following a deal to rescind a $2.5 billion fund criticized as benefiting Trump allies.
ABC Australia News | Aug 3, 2026, 11:38 PMpolitics
Todd Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion fund and clarifies IRS immunity granted to Donald Trump, highlighting controversy over the legitimacy of the settlement.
Reason | Aug 3, 2026, 11:14 PMus
Democrats and experts say the agreement clearing the way for Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general makes promises that Donald Trump can easily reverse.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 9:07 PMus
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 PMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
President Donald Trump and his family have filed an appeal against a July 13 ruling that deemed their lawsuit against the IRS as having an improper purpose, a case tied to a $1.8 billion Justice Department settlement fund.
NBC Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 2:00 AMpolitics
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 PMgeneral
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 AMpolitics
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 PMgeneral
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demand written proposals to modify the Trump IRS settlement, delaying the confirmation vote for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:41 AMus
Republican Senator John Cornyn demands written assurances on a $1.8bn fund and tax immunity provisions before backing Blanche’s nomination.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PMpolitics
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily lifts a lower court block on USPS restrictions for mail-in ballots lacking eligible voter lists, while other legal challenges continue.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 5:15 PMpolitics
Recent rulings from multiple federal appellate courts cover challenges to Postal Service changes, state aid restrictions on religious schools, affirmative action critiques, and immigration bond hearings.
Reason | Jul 18, 2026, 8:12 AMpolitics
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 AMpolitics
A federal judge has issued a scathing opinion on a dismissed lawsuit involving former President Trump and a disputed $1.776 billion settlement, highlighting collusion and improper motives.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:30 PMworld
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 AMpolitics
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 AMpolitics
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 AMpolitics
Top Senate Democrats question whether a Justice Department settlement shields Trump family businesses from tax audits and prosecutions.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 3:50 PMShowing 1-21 of 21 articles.