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Senate Sets Vote on AG Nominee Amid Trump Settlement Row

7/30/2026

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The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled a Thursday vote on Todd Blanche’s attorney-general nomination.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) cancelled a Wednesday meeting, demanding assurances on the $10 billion Trump-IRS settlement that gives tax-audit immunity to U.S. President Donald Trump and his family.
The Justice Department said in June it would abandon the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund while Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) warned that one GOP holdout could block Blanche’s confirmation.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled a Thursday vote on Todd Blanche’s attorney-general nomination.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) cancelled a Wednesday meeting, demanding assurances on the $10 billion Trump-IRS settlement that gives tax-audit immunity to U.S. President Donald Trump and his family.
The Justice Department said in June it would abandon the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund while Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) warned that one GOP holdout could block Blanche’s confirmation.