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Trump's $1.8bn slush fund delays Blanche AG confirmation
President Trump is defending a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund proposed by the Department of Justice, which is blocking Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general. Republican senators including Thom Tillis and John Cornyn are opposing the fund, and the Senate Judiciary Committee is set to reconsider Blanche's nomination amid the dispute.
TrumpTodd BlancheSenate Judiciary CommitteeDepartment of JusticeThom Tillis
2026-08-04
2026-08-03
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- Todd Blanche moves closer to confirmation after rescinding $1.8B fund
- Todd Blanche moves closer to confirmation after rescinding $1.8B fund