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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.
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Former Justice Department officials from both parties criticize Blanche’s leadership and political ties, calling for Senate rejection ahead of confirmation vote.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 5:17 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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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.
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Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM
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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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Significant developments include the passing of former Rep. Kay Granger, Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur's hospitalization, and a major Bitcoin theft.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 11:56 AM
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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.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
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Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker discusses President Donald Trump’s dispute with Republicans over a key nomination, while Democrats confront ideological divisions before the August 4th primary.
NBC Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 1:52 PM
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Republican senators warn that President Donald Trump’s insistence on canceling the August recess could hinder GOP incumbents’ ability to campaign, risking key Senate seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 1:19 PM
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On August 2, 2026, President Donald Trump criticized his appointed U.S. attorney in D.C., Jeanine Pirro, for dropping charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalism, while also calling for a pause on military strikes against Iran.
NBC Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 1:06 PM
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President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan faces skepticism, Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation stalls, and Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate testimony.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 10:45 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