Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche’s Nomination After GOP Concerns Addressed
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation bid cleared a key Senate hurdle following agreements on controversial DOJ funds and IRS audit language.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation bid cleared a key Senate hurdle following agreements on controversial DOJ funds and IRS audit language.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a key Senate Judiciary Committee vote after agreeing to rescind a major DOJ fund, but divisions remain among Senate Republicans about his confirmation.
Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 3:39 PM
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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