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Blanche clears key nomination hurdle after deal wins senators' vote

Blanche clears key nomination hurdle after deal wins senators' vote

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle on Tuesday on his path to nomination for U.S. attorney general, as Republicans voted to advance him out of committee on a party-line vote.
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Blanche set to clear nomination hurdle after deal wins senators' vote

Blanche set to clear nomination hurdle after deal wins senators' vote

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Todd Blanche is expected to clear a hurdle on Tuesday on his path to nomination for U.S. attorney general, but questions persist about a deal he said would end President Donald Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund and narrow an agreement giving Trump
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Senate Prepares to Advance Todd Blanche's Nomination After DOJ Agreement

Senate Prepares to Advance Todd Blanche's Nomination After DOJ Agreement

The Senate is poised to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general following an agreement with the Department of Justice to terminate the anti-weaponization fund. This fund, part of a settlement with the IRS, had been a major point of contention, leading Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to block Blanche's nomination. The agreement includes a formal order rescinding the fund and clarifying that the audit immunity provided to President Trump and his associates is limited to past tax issues. This resolution allows the Senate Judiciary Committee to proceed with Blanche's nomination.
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Todd Blanche Ends DOJ's Anti-Weaponization Fund Amid Political Pressure

Todd Blanche Ends DOJ's Anti-Weaponization Fund Amid Political Pressure

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially ended the Department of Justice's anti-weaponization fund, which was intended to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by government investigations. The fund, seen by critics as a means to reward President Trump's allies, faced significant opposition from Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. Blanche's order to rescind the fund follows threats from Trump to revive it if Blanche's nomination as Attorney General was not confirmed. The fund's termination addresses concerns about its potential misuse and the scope of audit protections for Trump and his associates.
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Blanche drops $1.8B anti-weaponization fund before vote

Blanche drops $1.8B anti-weaponization fund before vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded the anti-weaponization fund after it stalled his Senate nomination to attorney general.
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Republican senators say they will back Blanche confirmation after he rescinds 'weaponization' fund

Republican senators say they will back Blanche confirmation after he rescinds 'weaponization' fund

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Aug 3 (Reuters) - Two key Republican senators said on Monday they would support Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general, paving the way for his confirmation after reaching a deal that would rescind an "anti-weaponization" package widely criticized as a slush fund
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GOP senators say they will back Blanche confirmation after he rescinds 'weaponization' fund

GOP senators say they will back Blanche confirmation after he rescinds 'weaponization' fund

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Aug 2 (Reuters) - Two key Republican senators said on Monday they would support Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general, paving the way for his confirmation after reaching a deal that would rescind a controversial "anti-weaponization" package that was widely
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Acting US Attorney General Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization' fund before confirmation vote

Acting US Attorney General Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization' fund before confirmation vote

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded an order establishing the "anti-weaponization" fund, paving the way for his confirmation ahead of a key Senate committee vote on Tuesday, after Republican senators stalled his nomination over concerns about the fund.
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Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts

Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts

A Senate committee is expected to vote to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department
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Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks

President Donald Trump is threatening to push forward with a fund to compensate his allies if two Republican holdouts won’t support his nominee for attorney general
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Trump threatens anti-weaponization fund returns if Blanche not confirmed

Trump threatens anti-weaponization fund returns if Blanche not confirmed

Trump posted on Truth Social that if Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis do not confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, the anti-weaponization fund returns.
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President Trump Considers Withdrawing Todd Blanche's AG Nomination Amidst Senate Opposition

President Trump Considers Withdrawing Todd Blanche's AG Nomination Amidst Senate Opposition

President Trump has indicated that he may withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general until Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina leave office in January. This decision comes amidst opposition from the two senators, which has prompted President Trump to reconsider the timing of the nomination. The potential withdrawal reflects ongoing political dynamics within the Republican Party and the challenges faced in securing support for key nominations.