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Blanche AG nomination stalled amid anti-weaponization fund d

Overview

In late July 2026, Texas Senator John Cornyn warned he would block the Senate Judiciary Committee’s recommendation of Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General unless the settlement tied to former President Donald Trump’s IRS lawsuit was revised. Cornyn demanded the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund be rescinded and that the tax-audit-immunity provision for Trump and his family be narrowed. Two days later, the committee postponed its confirmation vote after Cornyn and North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis asked for written assurances regarding the fund and the immunity clause. On July 31, President Trump declared on Truth Social that he would not change his stance, opting to keep Blanche as interim Attorney General despite pressure from Cornyn and Tillis. Simultaneously, White House aide Susie Wiles met with Senate Republican leaders to address stalemates over the SAVE America Act and budget disputes, though no resolution was reached. On Aug 2, Acting Attorney General Blanche issued a formal order rescinding the fund, confirming no money had been transferred and that the audit-immunity provision remained limited. This satisfied Cornyn and Tillis, allowing the Judiciary Committee to vote 12-10 to advance the nomination. However, President Trump indicated he might temporarily withdraw the nomination to keep Blanche as acting AG until the two senators' terms ended. On Aug 6, Trump announced he would continue pushing for the anti-weaponization legislation. That same day, Senate Republicans, led by John Thune and Tom Cotton, stalled Justice Department requests for records related to former CIA Director John Brennan and the Russia-collusion investigation. On Aug 9, Todd Blanche's nomination passed the Senate by a single vote. Following the vote, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) stated on “Face the Nation” that he decided to support the confirmation after a 48-hour period of deliberation, despite previous concerns regarding the potential weaponization of the Justice Department.

Entities

John Cornyn · Todd Blanche · Donald Trump · Thom Tillis · Department of Justice

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"The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed its scheduled Thursday vote on Blanche’s nomination due to lack of written assurances from the Justice Department."

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"The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche’s nomination on Tuesday."

One claim states the Senate Judiciary Committee vote is scheduled for Tuesday, while the other states the vote was postponed from Thursday.

[DISPUTED] The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche’s nomination on Tuesday.
[DISPUTED] The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed its scheduled Thursday vote on Blanche’s nomination due to lack of written assurances from the Justice Department.
[● 41 SOURCES] No members were appointed; no funds were transferred; no claims were paid under the fund.
[● 41 SOURCES] The anti‑weaponization fund was valued at $1.8 billion.
[● 39 SOURCES] Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis blocked Blanche’s nomination until they received written confirmation that the fund was rescinded.
[● 38 SOURCES] The anti‑weaponization fund was created as part of a settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS.
[● 36 SOURCES] The order narrows the tax‑audit‑immunity provision to apply only retroactively to the parties named in the lawsuit.
[● 35 SOURCES] Todd Blanche is serving as acting attorney general.
[● 34 SOURCES] Senator John Cornyn lost his Senate primary after Trump endorsed his opponent, and Senator Thom Tillis is retiring at the end of his term.

Timeline

27 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Attorney General Todd Blanche cancels anti-weaponization fund
Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the cancellation of a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, though he noted existing legal processes remain available for those seeking government redress.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Todd Blanche nomination triggers GOP Senate conflict
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche agreed to terminate the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to secure support from Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
US Senate Republicans Resist DOJ Over Acting Attorney General and Brennan Records
President Trump says he'll keep Todd Blanche as acting AG and push an anti‑weaponization bill after Senators Cornyn and Tillis block his nomination, while Senate leaders Thune and Cotton delay DOJ’s request for
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 196 sources
Todd Blanche Clears Senate Committee Hurdle After Rescinding Trump’s $1.8 B Fund
Todd Blanche rescinded the $1.8 B anti‑weaponization fund, satisfying Senators Cornyn and Tillis and prompting a 12‑10 Senate Judiciary Committee vote to advance his attorney‑general nomination.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 80 sources
Donald Trump threatens to revive anti‑weaponization fund as Senate blocks Todd Blanche AG nomination
Trump says the $1.8 B anti‑weaponization fund is dead but will revive it if Senators Cornyn and Tillis keep blocking Todd Blanche’s AG nomination; they demand written guarantees the fund stay dead.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Donald Trump confronts Senate over Todd Blanche AG nomination and SAVE America voting ID bill
Donald Trump refuses to alter his support for Todd Blanche as interim Attorney General despite demands from Senators Cornyn and Tillis, and sends aide Susie Wiles to Senate leaders to seek a breakthrough on the
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 125 sources
Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination Stalled Over Anti‑Weaponization Fund
Todd Blanche’s AG nomination is on hold as Senators Cornyn and Tillis demand written guarantees that the $1.8 bn anti‑weaponization fund and Trump’s tax‑audit immunity are dead, prompting vote postponements and
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
John Cornyn threatens to block Todd Blanche AG nomination over anti‑weaponization fund dispute
Senator John Cornyn says he will block Todd Blanche’s attorney‑general nomination unless the Trump‑related anti‑weaponization fund settlement is revised, threatening to rescind the $1.8 billion fund and audit‑免

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