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Republicans Demand Proof Anti-Weaponization Fund Dead Before Backing Blanche

7/28/2026

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Senate Republicans John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) will not back Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche without written proof the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is dead.
Blanche testified the weaponization fund is dead and that the tax addendum binds only the IRS and Treasury.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote Thursday morning on Blanche’s nomination, with Chairman Chuck Grassley saying he could postpone it if the Republicans hold firm.

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Senate Republicans John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) will not back Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche without written proof the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is dead.
Blanche testified the weaponization fund is dead and that the tax addendum binds only the IRS and Treasury.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote Thursday morning on Blanche’s nomination, with Chairman Chuck Grassley saying he could postpone it if the Republicans hold firm.