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Senate Advances Blanche AG Nomination, Void $1.8B Trump Settlement

8/4/2026

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Senate advanced Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after a deal with Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
The deal voided a May 18 order that created a $1.8 billion fund and $1.776 billion IRS immunity settlement for President Donald Trump.
Chair Chuck Grassley set a vote to send the nomination to Senate.
Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Chuck Schumer called the settlement a “sham” and warned it does not bind President Trump, senators not announcing votes.

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Story summary

Senate advanced Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after a deal with Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
The deal voided a May 18 order that created a $1.8 billion fund and $1.776 billion IRS immunity settlement for President Donald Trump.
Chair Chuck Grassley set a vote to send the nomination to Senate.
Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Chuck Schumer called the settlement a “sham” and warned it does not bind President Trump, senators not announcing votes.