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Trump Mulls Blanche Withdrawal, Cornyn, Tillis Seek Fund End

7/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he may withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination, called him a “STAR,” and will keep him acting attorney general until John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office next year.
John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have asked for written assurances that the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” will be permanently ended as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are scheduled to leave office next year.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he may withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination, called him a “STAR,” and will keep him acting attorney general until John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office next year.
John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have asked for written assurances that the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” will be permanently ended as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are scheduled to leave office next year.