Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general faces obstacles as Republican senators John Cornyn and others press the Justice Department over concerns about a settlement shielding Trump from IRS audits. A White House lab-leak document was also referenced but appears unrelated to the main story.
Every time one of the very few Republicans with some conscience left stands up, I cheer & am amazed. They’re not COMPLETELY sold out, yet.
Senate Democrats demanded answers from Todd Blanche regarding withdrawn subpoenas of The New York Times before his attorney general confirmation vote. The committee delayed a crucial vote as key Republicans withheld support, amid ongoing payouts to Trump allies through a settlement announced hours before the scheduled vote.
Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead AP News
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley canceled a scheduled vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination due to GOP opposition. The cancellation occurred late Wednesday evening.
President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, faced confirmation trouble from GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. By August 2, other senators including John Kennedy expressed doubt Blanche would be confirmed.
Trump's pick of Todd Blanche for attorney general faced Senate Republican opposition by late July 2026, with Sen. John Cornyn threatening to block the nomination over a disputed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Trump vowed to push the fund through if Blanche failed confirmation.
President Trump defended his controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" for January 6 defendants between July 31 and August 2, 2026, while simultaneously claiming it was "dead." The proposal complicated Todd Blanche's nomination and faced opposition from Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), who said he would exclude rioters from any such bill.
Global oil prices climbed to $100 a barrel for the first time since May 22 as Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Red Sea shipping. The surge reflects growing Middle East tensions amid President Trump's threats to strike the rebels.