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Senate Republicans confirmed Todd Blanche as the 88th Attorney General of the United States, marking a major victory for President Donald Trump and the rule of law. Despite full Democrat opposition, the confirmation process faced hurdles, which were overcome largely by Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. His efforts ensured that the nomination proceeded successfully.

The intelligence-sharing between the US and Ukraine has rebounded to previous highs, with Ukraine using long-range drones and missiles to strike Russian territory. This improved cooperation has allowed Ukraine to take back territory and stabilize the front line, creating a strategic opportunity amid stalled US-mediated peace talks.

U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination advanced by a Senate Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote after he promised the Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who previously withheld support, voted to move Blanche's nomination forward following assurances about the fund's status and tax immunity limitations.

U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination advanced after two Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, supported it following Blanche's assurance that President Donald Trump’s 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. The 12-10 party-line vote sends the nomination to the full Senate, with Cornyn and Tillis citing an agreement with Justice Department officials reaffirming tax audit immunity limits tied to Trump’s lawsuit.

U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote after two Republicans secured assurances the 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who previously withheld support, voted to advance Blanche following a signed statement from him confirming the fund's cancellation.

U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination for permanent leadership advanced through a Senate Judiciary Committee party-line vote after two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, supported it following Blanche's assurance that President Donald Trump’s 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. The fund, tied to tax immunity for Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization, was criticized by Cornyn and Tillis as unjustified.

An Epstein survivor criticized Sen. John Cornyn's vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general. Dani Bensky expressed disappointment, stating it was 'really depressing' and hoping someone would do the right thing.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general after two Republican senators changed their stance following his agreement to terminate a controversial fund. Democrats criticized Blanche for prioritizing loyalty to President Trump over the Justice Department's independence, while Republicans secured the committee vote.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee Todd Blanche along party lines after two Republican senators reversed their opposition. The reversal followed Blanche’s agreement to terminate a controversial $1.8 billion fund he negotiated as acting attorney general. Democrats criticized Blanche for prioritizing loyalty to Trump over Justice Department independence.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general after two Republican senators reversed their opposition following his agreement to terminate a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund'. The committee vote was along party lines, with Democrats criticizing Blanche for prioritizing loyalty to President Trump over the Justice Department's independence.

Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the Justice Department advanced on a party-line vote after two skeptical Republicans, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, supported it following Blanche's assurance that President Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. Cornyn and Tillis cited an agreement with Justice Department officials reaffirming tax audit immunity for Trump and his associates is limited to a dropped lawsuit.

Todd Blanche is one vote away from confirmation as attorney general after securing support from Sen. John Curtis. The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced his nomination, with GOP senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis backing him after he agreed to modify terms of an IRS settlement. Three undecided Republican senators remain: Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski.

U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote after two Republicans, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, agreed to support him following his promise that a 'anti-weaponization' fund linked to President Donald Trump is rescinded. The committee voted 12-10 to send the nomination to the full Senate.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the Justice Department advanced on a party-line vote after two Republican senators secured assurances the Trump-linked 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who initially opposed Blanche, voted to advance the nomination following commitments about the fund's cancellation and limited tax immunity for Trump and his associates.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination advanced via a 12-10 party-line vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee after two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, secured assurances that President Donald Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. The agreement included a Justice Department interpretive guidance reaffirming tax audit immunity for Trump and his associates is limited to a specific lawsuit, which Trump voluntarily dropped in May.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general on a party-line vote after two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, supported it following Blanche’s promise that President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. The 12-10 vote required an agreement with Justice Department officials on an interpretive guidance document reaffirming Blanche’s testimony that tax audit immunity for Trump and his organization is limited to a dropped lawsuit.

Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general cleared a Senate Judiciary Committee hurdle after rescinding a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies but retaining audit immunity protections for Trump and his organization. Attacks in the Gulf region continued, including a cargo ship hit near Hormuz and a Houthi drone strike in Saudi Arabia.

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general advanced after Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis secured commitments to halt a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and clarify tax audit immunity terms. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 to support the nomination, with the full Senate expected to vote soon.

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general advanced after reaching a deal with Republican senators opposing it over concerns about a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and tax audit immunity. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 to send his nomination to the floor, with Blanche confirming the fund was not active and clarifying tax immunity terms.

Todd Blanche advanced his nomination to be attorney general after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines. Republican senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn initially opposed the nomination due to concerns about a proposed settlement and IRS audit proposal but later supported Blanche after assurances. No Democrats voted to advance the nomination.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche submitted a written assurance rescinding the administration’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, securing support from Senate Judiciary Committee members John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. The move addressed concerns about the fund potentially funding pardoned Jan. 6 defendants and an IRS settlement provision, enabling Blanche’s nomination to advance.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will face a Senate Judiciary Committee vote to advance his nomination for the permanent job. A previous vote was canceled as GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis stated they could not support Blanche.

A Senate committee is expected to advance Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the Justice Department after securing support from Republican senators who demanded clarifications about a Trump-era IRS lawsuit settlement. The deal addressed concerns over a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and tax audit immunity, with Blanche confirming no such fund exists and narrowing the scope of the immunity agreement.

A Senate committee is expected to advance Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General after reaching a deal with Republican senators who had opposed his confirmation over concerns about a Trump-era IRS lawsuit settlement. The agreement clarified that a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies would not proceed and limited tax audit immunity to specific parties involved in the lawsuit.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination faces Senate hurdles despite a deal involving Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. Several GOP senators, including centrist Susan Collins, remain undecided over his confirmation.

Three polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race, with Talarico at 47% and Paxton at 45% in the latest survey. Paxton faces challenges among white and Latino voters, and his campaign has not yet received expected financial support from the GOP establishment.

Senate Republicans aim to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general by week's end, but undecided GOP senators remain. Blanche secured Judiciary Committee approval after a deal with Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to clarify a controversial settlement between President Donald Trump and the IRS. Full Senate confirmation still requires avoiding two Republican defections amid unified Democratic opposition.

President Trump's nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, has gained support from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis after he rescinded Mr. Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund'. Nancy Cordes reported this development.

Todd Blanche is closer to becoming permanent attorney general after rescinding President Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund,' which secured support from Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga covered the development.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to advance toward Senate confirmation after the Justice Department terminated a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund.' Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who had blocked Blanche’s nomination, announced satisfaction with the fund’s formal rescission and plan to support moving the nomination forward.

President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, is likely to advance toward Senate confirmation after the Justice Department terminated a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' that had stalled his nomination. Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who previously blocked Blanche’s nomination, announced they are satisfied with the fund’s formal rescission and support moving the nomination forward.

President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, is advancing toward Senate confirmation after the Justice Department terminated a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' that had stalled his nomination. Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who previously blocked Blanche’s nomination, announced they are satisfied with the fund’s termination and plan to support moving his nomination forward. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche’s nomination on Tuesday.

GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis announced support for Todd Blanche as attorney general after an agreement to end the controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund. Rupa Bhattacharyya from the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection provided analysis.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche secured key Republican support for his nomination to lead the Department of Justice after submitting a written assurance that the administration's 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who had withheld support, endorsed the move following the announcement, which also addressed Cornyn's concerns about an IRS settlement agreement.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche submitted a written assurance that the Department of Justice's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund is rescinded, securing support from Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis for his nomination. A memo addressing Cornyn's concerns about an IRS settlement was also released, clarifying the agreement's retroactive scope.

Todd Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion fund for Trump's political allies but retained audit immunity protections for Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization. The immunity deal, part of a $10 billion lawsuit settlement against the IRS, limits future tax examinations but excludes broader protections, sparking bipartisan criticism and legal concerns.

Todd Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump's allies but retained a tax audit immunity agreement for Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization. The revised deal limits the scope of audit protections but could still erase millions in back taxes, drawing bipartisan criticism and legal concerns.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche submitted a written assurance rescinding the Department of Justice’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, securing support from Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis for his nomination. The deal addressed Cornyn’s concerns about an IRS settlement limiting future tax audits for President Donald Trump and his family.

President Donald Trump defended a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund for individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, claiming it compensates those 'hunted down' by the Biden administration. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, withheld support for Trump’s attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, until the fund is formally ended, which Blanche argues was already addressed in June.

Todd Blanche's nomination to attorney general was delayed over a $1.8 billion fund. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis now support Blanche after he rescinded the fund.