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Senate Advances AG Nominee; Trump Vows Fund Restoration

8/5/2026

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The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche (Attorney General nominee) 12-10, with support from Republican Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) after he rescinded the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
Todd Blanche said the fund from U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion IRS settlement never operated.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will keep Todd Blanche acting and push legislation to restore fund if Senate blocks confirmation.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche (Attorney General nominee) 12-10, with support from Republican Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) after he rescinded the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
Todd Blanche said the fund from U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion IRS settlement never operated.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will keep Todd Blanche acting and push legislation to restore fund if Senate blocks confirmation.