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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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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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Todd Blanche's AG bid gets major boost as GOP senators end holdout

Todd Blanche's AG bid gets major boost as GOP senators end holdout

Todd Blanche's bid to become permanent attorney general got a major boost as Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said they struck a deal with the DOJ.
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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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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 rescinds fund for Trump supporters after GOP senators threaten to block his AG bid

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after GOP senators threaten to block his AG bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies
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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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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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Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has a cleared critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote
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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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The Latest: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bid

The Latest: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has put it in writing, issuing a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies
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Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies