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Todd Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion fund for Trump's allies but retained audit immunity for Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization. The U.S. job market showed resilience with 7.36 million vacancies in June, and the Trump administration plans to close five diplomatic posts while reopening others in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela.

Todd Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion fund for Trump's political allies but retained audit immunity protections for Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization.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.

Sen. Thom Tillis rejected President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw Todd Blanche's acting Attorney General nomination, demanding the administration honor prior commitments to eliminate an anti-weaponization fund and rewrite audit immunity language. Tillis argued negotiations remain ongoing and stated Blanche's confirmation could still occur if the administration meets his conditions.

Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General was stalled by key Republicans John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who demanded changes to the IRS settlement with President Trump. The Department of Justice failed to meet the deadline for providing written proposals, leading to a postponed Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Republican senators are raising concerns about a Justice Department agreement granting audit immunity to President Donald Trump, his family, and businesses. The deal, part of a broader settlement with the IRS, has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers including John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy, and Susan Collins, who question its scope and potential impact on future audits.