--- title: "Senate panel to advance Todd Blanche nomination after Republican deal" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/senate-panel-to-advance-todd-blanche-nomination-after-republican-deal" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/senate-panel-to-advance-todd-blanche-nomination-after-republican-deal" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/senate-panel-to-advance-todd-blanche-nomination-after-republican-deal.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/senate-panel-to-advance-todd-blanche-nomination-after-republican-deal" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-08-04T12:25:35.557Z" source_reported: "2026-08-04T11:20:41.000Z" updated: "2026-08-05T18:31:09.460Z" trust_score: 65 critic_score: 55 hype_score: 25 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-07T13:06:59.788Z" --- # Senate panel to advance Todd Blanche nomination after Republican deal *Judiciary Committee vote follows written guarantees on Trump-IRS settlement fund and tax audit immunity* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 65 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports corroborate key facts; nine digests add breadth but no new evidence. - Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. Quotes and specifics in full reports; digests lack depth and detail. - Hype 25 of 100, lower is better. Headlines overstate 'breakthrough' or 'major' progress without new substance. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote Tuesday on advancing Todd Blanche’s nomination as acting attorney general. - Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demanded written guarantees that a $1.8 billion fund related to the Trump-IRS settlement would not be established. - Blanche issued an order stating no such fund exists, and the Justice Department clarified limits on tax audit immunity for Trump and his family. - Democrats argue the order does not permanently block the fund and have called for legislation to prevent its revival. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Tuesday to advance the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The vote follows an agreement reached late Sunday between Blanche and Republican senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina. Both senators had threatened to block Blanche’s confirmation unless the Justice Department provided written assurances regarding a $1.8 billion fund tied to the settlement of Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. Blanche issued an order on Sunday stating that no such fund exists. The order specified that no members were appointed, no funds were transferred, no process for receiving claims was established, and no claims were paid. The Justice Department also clarified in writing that a tax audit immunity provision in the settlement applies only to claims open at the time of the agreement and does not cover future filings. The immunity extends only to Trump, two of his sons, and the Trump Organization. Democrats have criticised the agreement, arguing that Blanche’s order does not permanently prevent the Trump administration from reviving the fund after his confirmation. They have called for legislation to block the fund indefinitely. The order also does not prohibit the administration from compensating Trump allies through existing claims processes, including those involved in the 6 January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. ## What the coverage left out No right-rated outlet ran this story at all. None of the left-rated digests mentioned the Justice Department’s written clarification on the limits of the tax audit immunity provision for Trump and his family. The centre-rated report was the only one to include details about Blanche’s role in investigations into Trump’s political opponents. ## Who covered it Shares of the 229 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 32% (74) - Centre: 48% (110) - Right: 20% (45) 52 of 281 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-07T13:06:59.788Z. **Coverage watch:** closed. Checked 14 times; 3 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-09T23:00:35.499Z. Watch closed 2026-08-09T23:00:35.499Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports agree that the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general on 29 July 2026. They confirm two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, had blocked the nomination until Blanche agreed to rescind a fund compensating individuals claiming unfair prosecution by the Justice Department. - NPR led with Blanche securing Republican support after addressing their concerns. The Washington Post and Associated Press digests specified the deal involved rescinding the president’s payout fund. El Pais and USA Today digests noted the fund was valued at billions of dollars. Raw Story’s digest focused on Democratic senator Dick Durbin’s criticism of Blanche’s past testimony. - The Toronto Star, The Record, The Seattle Times, Bangor Daily News, The Hamilton Spectator, Stuff, and Associated Press digests did not mention Durbin’s remarks. Bangor Daily News alone reported that Senator Susan Collins had not decided whether to confirm Blanche, though she had supported his earlier nomination as deputy attorney general. ### Centre - The centre-rated report by Internewscast led with the agreement between Blanche and the Republican senators, quoting Blanche’s order directly: “beyond any doubt, that there is no Fund.” The report detailed the senators’ demands for written guarantees and the Justice Department’s clarification on the tax audit immunity provision, specifying that it applies only to claims open at the time of the settlement. - Internewscast also reported on Democratic objections to the order, quoting their argument that it does not permanently block the fund. The report included additional context on Blanche’s background as Trump’s former personal attorney and his role in investigations targeting Trump’s political opponents, such as the indictment of James Comey and the appointment of Joseph diGenova. ### Right - The right-rated outlets reported that Todd Blanche’s nomination to become U.S. attorney general would advance after Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis agreed to support it. All 12 digests carried the deal between the senators and Blanche, which involved ending a $1.776 billion fund described as an “anti-weaponization” measure. - Nine digests named Cornyn and Tillis as the holdouts who secured the concession. Six noted the fund’s termination as the condition for their support. Three digests called Blanche a “Trump loyalist” or “Trump’s former personal lawyer.” None of the digests mentioned any Democratic opposition or procedural delays. - Five digests led on the certainty of Blanche’s confirmation following the deal. Four framed the story as a victory for President Trump’s Justice Department agenda. None of the digests quoted Blanche or Democratic senators. **Settled coverage blindspot:** right. This finding was made after the coverage watch closed. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 12 - mixed: 22 - high: 118 - unknown: 61 - veryHigh: 68 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Columbian](https://columbian.com/news/2026/aug/07/letter-republicans-show-cowardice) — Letter: Republicans show cowardice - [mountainmessenger.com](https://mountainmessenger.com/blanche-asserts-anti-weaponization-fund-is-dead-wins-key-gop-support-in-us-senate-mountain-media-llc) — Blanche asserts ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead, wins key GOP support in US Senate – Mountain Media, LLC - [Los Angeles Times](https://latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-06/tight-vote-on-blanche-exposes-deep-skepticism-of-trumps-justice-department) — Tight vote on Blanche exposes deep skepticism of Trump's Justice Department - [Diane Ravitch's blog](https://dianeravitch.net/2026/08/06/robert-kuttner-republicans-cave-to-trump-again) — Robert Kuttner: Republicans Cave to Trump Again - [NationofChange](https://nationofchange.org/2026/08/05/department-of-injustice-norm-eisen-on-todd-blanche-ag-nom-reflecting-pool-vandalism-case) — “Department of Injustice”: Norm Eisen on Todd Blanche AG Nom, Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case - [The American Spectator](https://spectator.org/deroy-murdock-tillis-cornyn-kill-justice-fund-long-live-the-judgment-fund) — Tillis and Cornyn Kill the ‘Justice Fund.’ Long Live the Judgment Fund! – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics - [Talking Points Memo](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things-stand/is-blanche-vow-to-make-dobbs-permanent-in-every-single-state-tied-to-cornyn-tillis-appeasement) — Is Blanche Vow to Make Dobbs Permanent in ‘Every Single State’ Tied to Cornyn, Tillis Appeasement? - [The Christian Science Monitor](https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0804/blanche-cornyn-tillis-trump) — On Blanche vote, Cornyn and Tillis say their holdout was about principle - [RollingStone](https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/john-cornyn-nothing-republicans-can-do-rein-in-trump-1235603640) — ‘There’s Nothing We Could Do to Rein in Trump,’ GOP Senator Says - [TrendingPolitics](https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/new-cornyn-and-tillis-cave-to-trump-jrupp) — NEW: Cornyn And Tillis Cave To Trump - [El Pais](https://elpais.com/internacional/2026-08-04/todd-blanche-supera-el-gran-escollo-del-congreso-para-convertirse-en-fiscal-general-de-estados-unidos.html) — Todd Blanche Overcomes Major Congressional Hurdle to Become US Attorney General - [conservativeamericatoday.com](https://conservativeamericatoday.com/senators-nuke-mysterious-1-8b-doj-fund) — Senators Nuke Mysterious $1.8B DOJ Fund - [NOTUS](https://notus.org/senate/todd-blanche-judiciary-committee-vote) — Blanche Clears Crucial Committee Vote With Confirmation Still on Thin Ice - [Jezebel](https://jezebel.com/i-dont-know-how-many-more-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse-i-can-take) — I Don’t Know How Many More Horsemen of the Apocalypse I Can Take - [The Daily Boulder](https://dailyboulder.com/convenient-loophole-senator-warns-todd-blanche-could-revive-trumps-1-8-billion-slush-fund-just-minutes-after-confirmation) — Convenient loophole: Senator warns Todd Blanche could revive Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund just minutes after confirmation - [Fort Smith/Fayetteville News](https://5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/senate-panel-vote-todd-blanches-attorney-general-nomination/507-9d912f93-4eee-45fe-8874-6494da7a869f) — Senate panel expected to advance Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination - [NewsNation](https://newsnationnow.com/politics/epstein-survivors-condemn-blanche-senate-panel-vote) — Epstein survivors condemn Blanche ahead of Senate panel vote - [Radio Iowa](https://radioiowa.com/2026/08/04/grassley-convenes-u-s-senate-judiciary-committee-for-vote-on-blanche) — Grassley convenes U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for vote on Blanche - [WMBF News](https://wmbfnews.com/2026/08/04/senate-panel-expected-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [WSVN](https://wsvn.com/news/politics/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports - [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/todd-blanche-2677654629) — ‘Give me a break!’ Todd Blanche's ‘contempt’ for Congress outrages senator - [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/world/article-senate-committee-vote-to-take-place-on-blanches-attorney-general) — GOP votes to advance Blanche’s U.S. attorney-general nomination - [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/8/3/n14822760.htm) — Senate Committee Votes on Blanchy's Nomination for Attorney General - [WND](https://wnd.com/2026/08/watch-todd-blanche-faces-pivotal-senate-committee-vote) — Todd Blanche faces pivotal Senate committee vote to be top cop * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff - [OpsLens](https://opslens.com/watch-todd-blanche-faces-pivotal-senate-committee-vote-to-be-top-cop-worldnetdaily-by-wnd-staff) — Todd Blanche faces pivotal Senate committee vote to be top cop * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/live-todd-blanche-heads-for-crucial-senate-committee-vote-after-gop-deal-revives-ag-nomination/videoshow/132862003.cms) — Todd Blanche heads for crucial Senate Committee vote after GOP deal revives AG nomination - [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/videos/live-todd-blanche-heads-for-crucial-senate-committee-vote-after-gop-deal-revives-ag-nomination/videoshow/132862005.cms) — Todd Blanche heads for crucial Senate Committee vote after GOP deal revives AG nomination - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/04/committee-expected-send-blanche-full-senate-after-he-ends-trump-payout-fund) — Blanche faces Judiciary Committee vote on attorney general nomination - [The Record](https://troyrecord.com/2026/08/04/senate-panel-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [WHDH](https://whdh.com/news/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - Boston News, Weather, Sports - [ussanews.com](https://ussanews.com/2026/08/04/major-breakthrough-in-todd-blanches-ag-nomination) — MAJOR breakthrough in Todd Blanche’s AG nomination - [Crooks and Liars](https://crooksandliars.com/2026/08/theres-nothing-we-could-do-cornyn-concedes) — 'There's Nothing We Could Do': Cornyn Concedes The GOP Can't Rein In Trump - [Telemundo 44 Washington DC](https://telemundowashingtondc.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2393274) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra](https://telemundonuevainglaterra.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2600381) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Miami (51)](https://telemundo51.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2810598) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo 62](https://telemundo62.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2601285) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo New York (47)](https://telemundo47.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2647190) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Orlando (31)](https://telemundo31.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2426176) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Tampa (49)](https://telemundo49.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2406219) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/us/blanche-attorney-general-nomination-to-advance-after-gop-deal) — Blanche Attorney General Nomination to Advance After GOP Deal - [The Blade](https://toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/08/04/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanche-s-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts/stories/20260804086) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/04/blanche-set-to-clear-nomination-hurdle-after-deal-wins-senators-vote) — Blanche set to clear nomination hurdle after deal wins senators’ vote - [Il Sole 24 Ore](https://ilsole24ore.com/art/blanche-cancella-fondo-trump-e-va-la-conferma-giustizia-AJNGogd) — Blanche Cancels the Trump Fund and Goes to Justice Confirmation - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts/article_3417474a-a4e5-55c6-86e8-e6609f7da9f1.html) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts/article_d52800b9-4d2f-588f-97d4-423e13fc33a3.html) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts/article_d969e67a-feda-573e-ad04-f4c993408330.html) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/08/04/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [Reflector](https://reflector.com/news/national/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts/article_d9c40ab5-50e0-57d6-87a0-026cd1e7230e.html) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [Daily News-Record](https://dnronline.com/associated_press/national/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts/article_6e7dc1d9-1fc0-563a-b762-f166440ae0a1.html) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [The Batesville Daily Guard](https://guardonline.com/news/national/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts/article_64f7a1a2-67e0-57cb-bfc5-e8042e344f21.html) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [KXL](https://kxl.com/senate-panel-expected-to-advance-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-deal-with-gop-holdouts) — Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts - [Telemundo Chicago](https://telemundochicago.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2648427) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Houston](https://telemundohouston.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2574696) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo San Antonio (60)](https://telemundosanantonio.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2514372) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo McAllen (40)](https://telemundo40.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2537928) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Dallas (39)](https://telemundodallas.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2596105) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [KWXX - Hilo, HI](https://kwxx.com/2026/08/04/key-republican-senators-back-todd-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Key Republican senators back Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general - [KLBJ-AM - Austin, TX](https://newsradioklbj.com/uncategorized/key-republican-senators-back-todd-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Key Republican senators back Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general - [KTTS](https://ktts.com/2026/08/04/key-republican-senators-back-todd-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Key Republican senators back Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general - [The Mighty 1630 KCJJ](https://1630kcjj.com/2026/08/04/key-republican-senators-back-todd-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Key Republican senators back Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general - [wmix94.com](https://wmix94.com/2026/08/04/key-republican-senators-back-todd-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Key Republican senators back Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general - [KBUR](https://kbur.com/2026/08/04/key-republican-senators-back-todd-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Key Republican senators back Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general - [WALS](https://walls102.com/2026/08/04/key-republican-senators-back-todd-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Key Republican senators back Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general - [presidentialprayerteam.org](https://presidentialprayerteam.org/2026/08/04/acting-attorney-general-issues-order-to-terminate-anti-weaponization-fund) — The Presidential Prayer Team - [Telemundo Utah](https://telemundoutah.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2409795) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Nuevo México](https://telemundonuevomexico.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/284603) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Denver](https://telemundodenver.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2474225) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Area de la Bahía 48](https://telemundoareadelabahia.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2552827) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo 20](https://telemundo20.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2536199) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Las Vegas](https://telemundolasvegas.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2465753) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [Telemundo Phoenix/Tucson](https://telemundoarizona.com/noticias/eeuu/nominacion-todd-blanche-fiscal-general-supera-obstaculo/2577164) — Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Overcomes Key Obstacle After Agreement with Republicans - [The Blast](https://theblast.com/830046/trump-secures-ag-win-gop-threat-pays-off) — Trump Secures AG Win After GOP Threat Pays Off: 'I'll Get It Done!' - [npr](https://npr.org/2026/08/04/nx-s1-5918355/senate-judiciary-committee-to-vote-on-todd-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [Daily Kos](https://dailykos.com/stories/2026/8/3/800079437/community/how-the-deep-state-works-its-enough-to-make-one-blanche) — GOP’s gutless Tillis and Cornyn are enough to make one blanche - [TimesDaily](https://timesdaily.com/news/nation/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-ag-nomination/article_aba6a6aa-5ff3-4f64-86c3-b2a90e30feff.html) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's AG nomination - [Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance](https://joycevance.substack.com/p/the-1776b-slush-fund-isnt-as-dead) — The $1.776b Slush Fund Isn't As Dead As Senators Cornyn And Tillis Seem To Be Willing To Believe - [Neue Zürcher Zeitung](https://nzz.ch/international/trumps-umstrittener-entschaedigungsfonds-kehrtwende-ebnet-weg-fuer-todd-blanches-aufstieg-zum-justizminister-ld.10018030) — Compensation Fund Stopped: Todd Blanche Just Before Confirmation - [Malay Mail](https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/08/04/former-trump-personal-lawyer-todd-blanche-looks-set-to-become-next-us-attorney-general/230147) — Former Trump personal lawyer Todd Blanche looks set to become next US attorney general - [Hastings Tribune](https://hastingstribune.com/ap/personal_finance/nc-sen-thom-tillis-satisfied-with-1776-fund-agreement-plans-to-confirm-blanche/article_6c71ac24-23eb-5077-b2f6-1691490e5c9a.html) — NC Sen. Thom Tillis satisfied with 1776 fund agreement; plans to confirm Blanche - [France24](https://france24.com/en/live-news/20260804-trump-attorney-general-pick-looks-set-to-clear-us-senate-hurdle) — Trump attorney general pick looks set to clear US Senate hurdle - [Yeshiva World News](https://theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2582088/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund.html) — GOP Holdouts Say They Will Back Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination After Striking Deal Over Fund - [Axios](https://axios.com/2026/08/03/trump-anti-weaponization-fund-blanche) — Blanche poised for confirmation vote after he kills Trump's fund - [cascadepbs.org](https://cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/trump-s-team-1785782839) — Blanche wins support from GOP holdouts after scrapping fund - [Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260804-trump-attorney-general-pick-looks-set-to-clear-us-senate-hurdle) — Trump attorney general pick looks set to clear US Senate hurdle - [rtl.lu](https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/trump-attorney-general-pick-looks-set-to-clear-us-senate-hurdle-110767217) — Trump attorney general pick looks set to clear US Senate hurdle - [WFMZ](https://wfmz.com/partners/afp/trump-attorney-general-pick-looks-set-to-clear-us-senate-hurdle/article_7e2f1854-0fd7-5fb6-b16a-b14df1202a89.html) — Trump attorney general pick looks set to clear US Senate hurdle - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/republican-holdouts-back-blanche-but-concerns-remain-over-anti-weaponization-fund) — Republican holdouts back Blanche, but concerns remain over anti-weaponization fund - [98 Rock Baltimore](https://98online.com/republican-holdouts-back-blanche-but-concerns-remain-over-anti-weaponization-fund) — Republican holdouts back Blanche, but concerns remain over anti-weaponization fund - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/republican-holdouts-end-opposition-to-blanche-nomination-267711045538) — Republican holdouts end opposition to Blanche nomination - [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/04/trump-attorney-general-pick-looks-set-to-clear-us-senate-hurdle) — Trump’s attorney general pick looks set to clear US Senate hurdle - [thehornnews.com](https://thehornnews.com/trumps-pick-for-attorney-general-confirmed-but-theres-a-catch) — Trump’s pick for Attorney General confirmed… but there’s a catch... - [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/john-cornyn-trump-tax-deal-slush-fund_n_6a710dffe4b02974827aaee5) — John Cornyn On Not Ending Trump Tax Deal, Slush Fund: We Did Our Best - [HuffPost UK](https://huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/john-cornyn-trump-tax-deal-slush-fund_n_6a710dffe4b02974827aaee5) — John Cornyn On Not Ending Trump Tax Deal, Slush Fund: We Did Our Best - [Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/08/blanche-rescinds-fund-for-trump-supporters-after-gop-senators-threaten-to-block-his-ag-bid) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche’s attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [ReportWire](https://reportwire.org/nc-sen-thom-tillis-satisfied-with-1776-fund-agreement-plans-to-confirm-blanche) — NC Sen. Thom Tillis satisfied with 1776 fund agreement; plans to confirm Blanche - [Marietta Daily Journal](https://mdjonline.com/extra/news/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_76181190-9c43-532d-bc8f-1a7f1a7fe63b.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [The Indiana Gazette Online](https://indianagazette.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_5d935aef-85ec-537f-9be9-b346772858e7.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [The Center Square](https://thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_91a4354f-7659-4780-a025-84d338f22b5a.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Star Local](https://starlocalmedia.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_edb2bc84-c831-5edb-bdf8-3a5673702154.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [KTEN](https://kten.com/news/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_2f32c486-4fff-5c79-90f1-08a3042086ad.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Daily Post-Athenian](https://dailypostathenian.com/news/national/article_89a31d43-7fd3-5103-8d47-63a1f767f227.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [InsideNoVA.com](https://insidenova.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_086b8b31-9f2f-5901-a0b5-a1400fe61af2.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [thepress.net](https://thepress.net/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_871c0604-c624-5067-92c0-a5a793e8e589.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Floyd Chronicle & Times](https://floydct.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_129ec1da-078d-5e74-95e2-1716ea4da194.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [KPVI](https://kpvi.com/news/national_news/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_b045ce6c-26e0-5ce9-9087-1998f149ed8a.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [The Herald Palladium](https://heraldpalladium.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_d58dfb32-c1d1-5572-8f8f-90d6e0762c83.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Your Alaska Link](https://youralaskalink.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_8b455fa7-7bf1-59b9-bb27-89b0c4803081.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [SF Weekly](https://sfweekly.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_02de14c1-0409-5335-9073-828fedef3937.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [The Mountain Press](https://themountainpress.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_4fcc74e6-b1ef-597e-bbd3-9c4ebb5399bb.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Chronicle-Tribune](https://chronicle-tribune.com/news/wire/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_6b9018d7-9fbf-5cf3-9ba6-04238f72bbb8.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Shelby News](https://shelbynews.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_656a3ca3-04e9-56bd-901e-00bd3763ad1c.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Tioga Publishing](https://tiogapublishing.com/news/nation/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_9c047ec0-746a-5a76-b4a2-fe541f9c4008.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Fairfield Sun Times](https://fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_899cb8ce-9256-5a52-a008-a9434f304133.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [CoMo BUZ](https://comobuz.com/townnews/politics/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_3c21d0c7-34b5-50a6-bf83-4685d8660680.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [The Paintsville Herald](https://paintsvilleherald.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_932a241b-34d2-5461-a71f-e36b1150a5a3.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [romesentinel.com](https://romesentinel.com/ce/news/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_9ba6dbad-360e-57dd-bb35-0d9b7b6240c2.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Rochester Sentinel](https://rochsent.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_511a35e1-b2d8-5c5a-bd37-4278e8e0b025.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Mountain Democrat](https://mtdemocrat.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_83f4183c-c2e6-5e60-bc46-8e41b40a92c5.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Vincennes Sun-Commercial](https://suncommercial.com/news/national/article_6bf74d1c-68f0-5424-b0cf-392051bd32fc.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Purdue Exponent](https://purdueexponent.org/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_b708bcd9-1a57-5c80-a92e-ef8c9badad31.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Delaware Business Now](https://delawarebusinessnow.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_65fe285a-2c94-52c2-9b69-cd58bcfa260b.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [NCWLIFE](https://ncwlife.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_68fff947-b492-50c6-a38a-0faa51539df3.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [stonecountyenterprise.com](https://stonecountyenterprise.com/news/national/in-blanche-confirmation-process-tillis-wins-a-round-against-mercurial-trump/article_903dd3d7-4f15-58b6-bba4-0e5d4e79bb76.html) — In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/03/some-gop-senators-are-still-grappling-with-todd-blanche) — Some GOP Senators Are Still Grappling with Todd Blanche - [The Jim Acosta Show](https://jimacosta.substack.com/p/top-vaccine-scientist-dr-peter-hotez) — Top Vaccine Scientist Dr. Peter Hotez and Veteran Correspondent Scott MacFarlane - [The Dispatch](https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/tillis-cornyn-blanche-trump-nomination) — Blame the Cornyns and the Tillises - [Bangor Daily News](https://bangordailynews.com/2026/08/03/politics/washington/susan-collins-todd-blanche-confirmation) — Susan Collins hasn’t decided whether to confirm Todd Blanche as AG - [Ara.cat](https://ara.cat/internacional/estats-units/encarrilada-ratificacio-fiscal-general-aconseguir-immunitat-fiscal-trump_1_5816291.html) — On the Road to Ratification by the Attorney General Who Is Going to Obtain the Impmunitat Fiscal per to Trump - [N Digital](https://n.com.do/2026/08/03/senadores-republicanos-destraban-nominacion-de-todd-blanche-al-departamento-de-justicia) — Republican Senators Released Todd Blanche's Nomination to the Department of Justice - [New York Magazine](https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/did-rodd-blanche-actually-kill-trumps-slush-fund.html) — Did Todd Blanche Actually Kill Trump’s Slush Fund? - [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette](https://post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2026/08/03/blanche-nomination-attorney-general-compensation-fund/stories/202608030043) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Lawyers, Guns & Money](https://lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/08/cornyn-and-tillis-roll) — Cornyn and Tillis roll - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622681) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [InnisfilToday.ca](https://innisfiltoday.ca/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [The NOTL Local](https://notllocal.com/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Ottumwa Courier](https://ottumwacourier.com/news/national_news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund/article_1f29fca2-c4a8-59c8-b62e-03d10c94165b.html) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Yakima Herald-Republic](https://yakimaherald.com/news/nation_and_world/nation/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund/article_e8a497dd-435d-56c0-95eb-631f90734fd5.html) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [the deep dive](https://thedeepdive.ca/trump-tax-protection-blanche-deal) — Yes, Blanche scraps fund but preserves Trump tax protection - [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/show/blanche-wins-support-from-gop-holdouts-after-vowing-to-scrap-anti-weaponization-fund) — Blanche wins support from GOP holdouts after vowing to scrap 'anti-weaponization fund' - [Virginia Lawyers Weekly](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/03/gop-senators-back-blanche-confirmation-after-rescinding-fund) — GOP+senators+say+they+will+back+Blanche+confirmation+after+he+rescinds+%26%238216%3Bweaponization%26%238217%3B+fund - [mediatalkafrica.com](https://mediatalkafrica.com/296503/republicans-say-they-will-back-blanche-after-us-justice-department-order) — Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order - [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/?p=7603396) — Cornyn and Tillis will back Todd Blanche’s AG nomination after striking deal over fund - [Iola Register](https://iolaregister.com/news/national-news/gop-holdouts-say-theyll-support-blance-as-attorney-general) — GOP holdouts say they'll support Blance as attorney general - The Iola Register - [We Got This Covered](https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/shall-have-no-force-or-effect-acting-ag-blanche-defies-trump-to-protect-his-nomination-and-gives-in-to-gop-demands-over-anti-weaponization-fund) — ‘Shall have no force or effect’: Acting AG Blanche defies Trump to protect his nomination and gives in to GOP demands over Anti-Weaponization fund - [CPA Practice Advisor](https://cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/08/03/blanche-bid-to-move-ahead-with-weaponization-fund-dead/187856) — Blanche's Attorney General Bid to Move Ahead with Fund ‘Dead’ - [KIFI](https://localnews8.com/cnn-spanish/2026/08/03/las-principales-grietas-en-las-concesiones-de-todd-blanche-a-cornyn-y-tillis) — The Main Cracks in Todd Blanche's Concessions to Cornyn and Tillis - [KRDO](https://krdo.com/news/2026/08/03/las-principales-grietas-en-las-concesiones-de-todd-blanche-a-cornyn-y-tillis) — The Main Cracks in Todd Blanche's Concessions to Cornyn and Tillis - [KVIA](https://kvia.com/news/noticias/cnn-spanish/2026/08/03/las-principales-grietas-en-las-concesiones-de-todd-blanche-a-cornyn-y-tillis) — The Main Cracks in Todd Blanche's Concessions to Cornyn and Tillis - [KESQ](https://kesq.com/kunamundo/noticias-cnn/cnn-spanish/2026/08/03/las-principales-grietas-en-las-concesiones-de-todd-blanche-a-cornyn-y-tillis) — The Main Cracks in Todd Blanche's Concessions to Cornyn and Tillis - [Local 3 News](https://local3news.com/regional-national/en-espanol/las-principales-grietas-en-las-concesiones-de-todd-blanche-a-cornyn-y-tillis/article_1e70c603-3155-5fa2-b9fb-16d56a293e5d.html) — The Main Cracks in Todd Blanche's Concessions to Cornyn and Tillis - [KEZI 9 News](https://kezi.com/news/spanish/las-principales-grietas-en-las-concesiones-de-todd-blanche-a-cornyn-y-tillis/article_d81cbdba-4db9-5ad6-b781-433d1d3011e2.html) — The Main Cracks in Todd Blanche's Concessions to Cornyn and Tillis - [The Billings Gazette](https://billingsgazette.com/article_e5e8fc12-db93-57d9-a080-d06693565760.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Missoulian](https://missoulian.com/article_e90daa99-f1f5-5ac9-b26a-9ae0517ca455.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [News & Record](https://greensboro.com/article_cdd0c34f-388d-5b70-865d-b90d19c29d4f.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Montana Standard](https://mtstandard.com/article_c05b814d-fbbc-5350-b5a0-fd78dc949994.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Omaha World-Herald](https://omaha.com/article_186263ea-e800-524b-9a89-5531764aa575.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Tulsa World](https://tulsaworld.com/article_7ff92fb4-1055-5a31-bbb2-0df35b7adb76.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [The Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs, Iowa…](https://nonpareilonline.com/article_89dc076a-24df-50eb-9f28-56256f5b0f97.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Sioux City Journal](https://siouxcityjournal.com/article_6e2ba391-3b95-5f1e-8503-0f65d830859c.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Corvallis Gazette Times](https://gazettetimes.com/article_96c8639b-2615-5614-a980-15f8e9c78b13.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Martinsville Bulletin](https://martinsvillebulletin.com/article_c8c478dd-1b46-58c2-bae4-52d1be720911.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Mooresville Tribune](https://mooresvilletribune.com/article_d72f927a-9465-559e-910b-54a186f596a8.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Beatrice Daily Sun](https://beatricedailysun.com/article_874ea3e8-5cf5-5748-ad46-83c2e30cc36b.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Muscatine Journal](https://muscatinejournal.com/article_9732c2be-e431-5754-b3ba-21177dc4f8f8.html) — Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Democracy Docket](https://democracydocket.com/news-alerts/republicans-todd-blanche-nomination-trump-immunity-plan-irs) — GOP senators sign off on corrupt immunity deal from IRS audits for Trump and sons - [Common Dreams](https://commondreams.org/news/todd-blanche-confirmation-deal) — 'Insane Corruption': GOP Deal With Blanche Leaves Trump Tax Audit Immunity in Place - [texasgopvote.com](https://texasgopvote.com/government/cornyn-tillis-announce-agreement-blanche-anti-weaponization-fund-irs-settlement-0017080) — Cornyn, Tillis Announce Agreement with Blanche on Anti-Weaponization Fund, IRS Settlement - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260804002400071) — Green Light for Confirmation of 'Trump Loyalist' U.S. Attorney General... 2 Republican Senators Drop Opposition - [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/3/republicans-say-they-will-back-blanche-after-us-justice-department-order) — Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order - [The San Joaquin Valley Sun](https://sjvsun.com/u-s/gop-senators-support-blanches-attorney-general-nomination) — GOP senators support Blanche’s attorney general nomination - [Spectrum News 13](http://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/08/03/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-vote-to-advance-blanche-s-nomination-for-attorney-general) — GOP holdouts will advance Blanche's nomination for AG - [realnewsnow.com](https://realnewsnow.com/gop-holdouts-cornyn-tillis-agree-to-back-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general) — GOP Holdouts Cornyn, Tillis Agree To Back Todd Blanche For Attorney General - Real News Now - [Le Devoir](https://ledevoir.com/monde/etats-unis/999434/republicains-recalcitrants-soutiendront-finalement-nomination-todd-blanche) — The Recalcitrant Republicans Will Finally Support the nomination... - [WTX News](https://wtxnews.com/cornyn-and-tillis-endorse-blanche-for-attorney-general-after-fund-agreement) — Cornyn and Tillis endorse Blanche for attorney general after fund agreement - [Santa Clarita Valley Signal](https://signalscv.com/2026/08/sens-cornyn-tillis-announce-support-for-blanche-as-ag) — Sens. Cornyn, Tillis announce support for Blanche as AG - [Stuff](https://stuff.co.nz/world-news/361015233/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-no) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Connect FM | Local News Radio | Dubois, PA](https://connectradio.fm/abc-politics/key-republicans-say-theyll-support-blanche-for-ag-after-he-rescinds-anti-weaponization-fund) — Key Republicans say they’ll support Blanche for AG after he rescinds ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ - [[your]NEWS](https://yournews.com/2026/08/03/7140960/cornyn-and-tillis-clear-path-for-blanche-after-doj-abolishes) — Cornyn and Tillis Clear Path for Blanche After DOJ Abolishes $1.8 Billion Compensation Fund - [Spiegel](https://spiegel.de/ausland/todd-blanche-republikanische-senatoren-geben-widerstand-gegen-bestaetigung-von-minister-auf-a-928f670c-c944-4daa-8220-33e8f18b8be6) — Trump's Wish Justice Minister: Republican Senators Resist Blanche's Confirmation - [WKRN](https://wkrn.com/news/national/cornyn-reaches-deal-on-anti-weaponization-fund-to-allow-blanche-nomination-to-advance) — Cornyn reaches deal on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund to allow Blanche nomination to advance - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Bay News 9](http://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/08/03/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-vote-to-advance-blanche-s-nomination-for-attorney-general) — GOP holdouts will advance Blanche's nomination for AG - [Express US](https://the-express.com/news/us-news/213230/trump-wins-big-gop-senators-back-todd-blanche-ag-bid-irs-audit-settlement-deal) — GOP senators back Trump's AG pick Todd Blanche after IRS audit deal - [Hometown News LP](https://hngnews.com/nation_world/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund/article_960544a0-d56c-550d-bb29-c1314713c6ce.html) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Mediaite](https://mediaite.com/media/tv/cnns-elie-honig-says-blanche-promise-on-trump-fund-accomplishes-essentially-nothing) — CNN’s Elie Honig Says Blanche Promise On Trump Fund ‘Accomplishes Essentially Nothing’ - [Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion](https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/08/cornyn-tillis-will-vote-to-advance-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general) — Cornyn, Tillis Will Vote to Advance Blanche's Nomination for Attorney General - [Time Magazine](https://time.com/article/2026/08/03/blanche-wins-gop-backing-after-rescinding-anti-weaponization-fund-) — Blanche Wins GOP Backing After Rescinding ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ - [Mississippi Free Press](https://mississippifreepress.org/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund) — GOP Holdouts Say They Will Back Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination After Striking Deal - [Newser](https://newser.com/story/393978/gop-holdouts-say-theyll-vote-for-blanches-ag-nomination.html) — GOP Holdouts Say They'll Vote for Blanche's AG Nomination - [americanliberty.news](https://americanliberty.news/government/report-gop-holdouts-strike-deal-to-advance-trump-attorney-general-pick/njackson/2026/08) — Report: GOP Holdouts Strike Deal To Advance Trump Attorney General Pick - American Liberty News - [Enid News & Eagle](https://enidnews.com/region/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund/article_859d61a7-071d-5900-9624-919d42349cce.html) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [StratfordToday.ca](https://stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/us-news/gop-sens-cornyn-tillis-confirm-theyll-back-todd-blanche-for-ag) — GOP Sens. Cornyn, Tillis confirm they’ll back Todd Blanche for AG after he scraps Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund - [MS NOW](https://ms.now/news/cornyn-tillis-throw-their-support-behind-blanche-for-attorney-general) — Cornyn, Tillis throw their support behind Blanche for attorney general - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/acting-us-attorney-general-blanche-rescinds-anti-weaponization-fund-before-2026-08-03) — GOP senators say they will back Blanche confirmation after he rescinds 'weaponization' fund - [Spectrum News](http://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2026/08/03/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-vote-to-advance-blanche-s-nomination-for-attorney-general) — GOP holdouts will advance Blanche's nomination for AG - [Spectrum Local News](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/08/03/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-vote-to-advance-blanche-s-nomination-for-attorney-general) — GOP holdouts will advance Blanche's nomination for AG - [WBFF](https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/republican-senator-holdouts-cornyn-tillis-will-now-vote-to-advance-trump-attorney-general-nomination-todd-blanche-anti-weaponization-fund-terminated) — Republican senator holdouts will now vote to advance Trump's Attorney General nomination - [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/us/sens-cornyn-tillis-announce-support-for-blanche-as-attorney-general-6070629) — Sens. Cornyn, Tillis Announce Support for Blanche as Attorney General - [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/03/todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination-latest/91148507007) — Todd Blanche's AG bid gets major boost as GOP senators end holdout - [WCCB Charlotte](https://wccbcharlotte.com/2026/08/03/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Politico](https://politico.com/live-updates/2026/08/03/congress/cornyn-tillis-blanche-statement-01022128) — Cornyn, Tillis confirm they will vote for Blanche - [GV Wire](https://gvwire.com/2026/08/03/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 - [democraticaccent.com](https://democraticaccent.com/trumps-ag-pick-off-life-support-after-key-republican-rebels-relent) — Trump's AG pick off life support after key Republican rebels relent – Democratic Accent - [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/politics/trumps-ag-pick-off-life-support-after-key-republican-rebels-relent) — Trump's AG pick off life support after key Republican rebels relent - [CBS News](https://cbsnews.com/news/cornyn-tillis-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination) — Cornyn and Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on "anti-weaponization" fund - [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/08/cornyn-and-tillis-cave-on-confirming-blanche-as-ag) — Cornyn And Tillis Cave On Confirming Blanche As AG - [Star Tribune](https://startribune.com/blanche-rescinds-fund-for-trump-supporters-after-gop-senators-threaten-to-block-his-ag-bid/601874459) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/world-news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund-12622679) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Greater Milwaukee Today](https://gmtoday.com/news/national/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund/article_faf109b6-4dd4-515e-8861-d30e3cffe06b.html) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Finger Lakes Times](https://fltimes.com/news/nation/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-back-blanches-attorney-general-nomination-after-striking-deal-over-fund/article_3bb65e76-8066-5aaf-9be5-590c76ee7448.html) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Alternet](https://alternet.org/trump-blanche-2677649323) — Republicans are falling for a 'sneaky ploy' to save Trump nominee’s job - [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WLWT](https://wlwt.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WESH](https://wesh.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WTAE](https://wtae.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WGAL](https://wgal.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WXII](https://wxii12.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/republican-senators-back-todd-blanche-nomination/73333981) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KITV4 News](https://kitv.com/news/gop-holdouts-say-they-will-vote-to-advance-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general/article_7af99d9a-4775-4b6e-b567-b7ee28a56649.html) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/news/2026/08/gop-senators-say-they-will-back-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general-ending-impasse-over-fund-for-trump-allies) — GOP senators say they will back Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, ending impasse over fund for Trump allies - [Mid Florida Newspapers](https://midfloridanewspapers.com/ap/politics/gop-senators-say-they-will-back-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general-ending-impasse-over-fund/article_63645cf9-b60d-535e-ac12-bc471b576042.html) — GOP senators say they will back Blanche's nomination for attorney general, ending impasse over fund for Trump allies - [El Paso Inc.](https://elpasoinc.com/news/ap_wire/gop-senators-say-they-will-back-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general-ending-impasse-over-fund/article_66721484-9076-5373-a703-9d888822c776.html) — GOP senators say they will back Blanche's nomination for attorney general, ending impasse over fund for Trump allies - [Daily Record](https://dailyrecordnews.com/ap_news/washington/gop-senators-say-they-will-back-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general-ending-impasse-over-fund/article_8c83cdf7-0c46-5f49-86f8-d4828237a610.html) — GOP senators say they will back Blanche's nomination for attorney general, ending impasse over fund for Trump allies - [The Daily Signal](https://dailysignal.com/2026/08/03/blanche-secures-deal-skeptical-gop-senators) — Blanche Strikes Deal With GOP Senators for Confirmation Vote - [Houston Public Media](https://houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/national/2026/08/03/558513/todd-blanche-rescinds-trump-anti-weaponization-fund) — Blanche wins backing from 2 key GOP holdouts after rescinding anti-weaponization fund - [PJ Media](https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2026/08/03/cornyn-and-tillis-will-support-blanche-for-attorney-general-removing-an-obstacle-n4955752) — Cornyn and Tillis Will Support Blanche for Attorney General, but Only at Cost of Key Fund - [Politico](https://politico.com/news/2026/08/03/todd-blanche-senate-nomination-grappling-01023443) — Still some drama left in Todd Blanche’s confirmation fight - [National Review](https://nationalreview.com/news/gop-holdouts-reach-deal-with-trump-to-advance-todd-blanche-ag-nomination) — GOP Holdouts Reach Deal with Trump to Advance Todd Blanche AG Nomination - [Cardinal & Pine](https://cardinalpine.com/news/thom-tillis-says-will-vote-for-todd-blanche) — Thom Tillis says he will back Trump's controversial pick for attorney general, Todd Blanche - [emptywheel](https://emptywheel.net/2026/08/03/senate-republicans-rush-to-immunize-money-launder-in-chiefs-tax-crimes) — Senate Republicans Rush to Immunize Money Launder-in-Chief's Tax Crimes - [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/howardgleckman/2026/08/03/todd-blanches-latest-trump-irs-immunity-deal-is-no-concession-at-all) — Todd Blanche’s Latest Trump IRS Immunity Deal Is No Concession At All - [Just the News](https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/cornyn-tillis-confirms-plans-back-blanche-essentially-clinching-nomination) — Cornyn, Tillis confirms plans to back Blanche, essentially clinching nomination - [contrariannews.org](https://contrariannews.org/p/trump-chooses-grift-over-easy-way) — Trump Searching for a Way out to Confirm Blanche - [The Daily Wire](https://dailywire.com/news/key-gop-holdouts-agree-to-back-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general) — Key GOP Holdouts Agree To Back Todd Blanche For Attorney General - [abc 7 NY](https://abc7ny.com/story/blanche-rescinds-trumps-anti-weaponization-fund-amid-ag-confirmation-pressure/19618527/DISTRO_API_ERROR) — Key Republicans say they'll support Blanche for AG after he rescinds 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' - [abc 7 News](https://abc7news.com/story/blanche-rescinds-trumps-anti-weaponization-fund-amid-ag-confirmation-pressure/19618527/DISTRO_API_ERROR) — Key Republicans say they'll support Blanche for AG after he rescinds 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' - [Today](https://today.com/video/trump-ag-pick-scraps-anti-weaponization-fund-ahead-of-vote-267663429895) — Blanche Scraps ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Ahead of Nomination - [KGAN](https://cbs2iowa.com/news/nation-world/republican-senator-holdouts-cornyn-tillis-will-now-vote-to-advance-trump-attorney-general-nomination-todd-blanche-anti-weaponization-fund-terminated) — Republican senator holdouts will now vote to advance Trump's Attorney General nomination - [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/international/etats-unis/2026-08-03/poste-de-procureur-general/les-recalcitrants-republicains-soutiendront-la-nomination-de-todd-blanche.php) — Attorney-General's Position: Republican Recalcitrants Will Support the Appointment of Todd Blanche - [Liberty Nation](https://libertynation.com/ag-nominee-todd-blanche-clears-a-critical-congressional-hurdle) — AG Nominee Todd Blanche Clears a Critical Congressional Hurdle - [der Standard AT](https://derstandard.at/story/3000000333937/trumps-justizminister-r228umte-h252rde-f252r-dauer-ernennung-aus-dem-weg) — Trump's Justice Minister Cleared the Hurdle for Permanent Appointment - [der Standard DE](https://derstandard.de/story/3000000333937/trumps-justizminister-r228umte-h252rde-f252r-dauer-ernennung-aus-dem-weg) — Trump's Justice Minister Cleared the Hurdle for Permanent Appointment - [WTVR](https://wtvr.com/politics/blanche-rescinds-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-removing-hurdle-from-attorney-general-nominees-confirmation) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [WRTV](https://wrtv.com/politics/blanche-rescinds-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-removing-hurdle-from-attorney-general-nominees-confirmation) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KJRH](https://kjrh.com/politics/blanche-rescinds-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-removing-hurdle-from-attorney-general-nominees-confirmation) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KATC](https://katc.com/politics/blanche-rescinds-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-removing-hurdle-from-attorney-general-nominees-confirmation) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [omahadailyrecord.com](https://omahadailyrecord.com/content/trump-floats-pulling-blanches-nomination-attorney-general-avoid-conceding-gop-demands) — Trump Floats Pulling Blanche's Nomination For Attorney General To Avoid Conceding To GOP Demands - [KBZK](https://kbzk.com/politics/blanche-rescinds-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-removing-hurdle-from-attorney-general-nominees-confirmation) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KTVQ](https://ktvq.com/politics/blanche-rescinds-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-removing-hurdle-from-attorney-general-nominees-confirmation) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [KXLH.com](https://kxlh.com/politics/blanche-rescinds-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-removing-hurdle-from-attorney-general-nominees-confirmation) — GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/senate-blanche-trump-justice-fund-a38decfc7f20e4f73a181914d53111da) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [Click on Detroit](https://clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2026/08/03/blanche-rescinds-fund-for-trump-supporters-after-gop-senators-threaten-to-block-his-ag-bid) — GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund - [The New Republic](https://newrepublic.com/post/213857/republican-senator-john-cornyn-todd-blanche-ploy-slush-fund) — GOP Senators Fall for Todd Blanche’s Sneaky Ploy to Save His Job - [ArcaMax Publishing](https://arcamax.com/currentnews/newsheadlines/s-4267417) — Blanche bid to move ahead with weaponization fund 'dead' - [Wonderwall.com](https://wonderwall.com/politics/acting-attorney-general-todd-blanche-suffers-stinging-rebuke-analyst-says-senate-judiciary-committee-pushes-confirmation-vote-amid-gop-concerns) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche suffers ‘stinging rebuke,’ analyst says, as Senate Judiciary Committee pushes confirmation vote amid GOP concerns ## Questions **What did Republican senators demand before supporting Todd Blanche’s nomination?** Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demanded written guarantees that the Justice Department would not proceed with a $1.8 billion fund tied to the Trump-IRS settlement. They also sought clarification on a tax audit immunity provision, which the Justice Department confirmed applies only to claims open at the time of the settlement. **What did Todd Blanche’s order state about the $1.8 billion fund?** Todd Blanche issued an order stating that no such fund exists. The order specified that no members were appointed, no funds were transferred, no process for receiving claims was established, and no claims were paid. Democrats argue the order does not permanently prevent the fund’s revival. **Which outlets reported on the tax audit immunity clarification?** The centre-rated Internewscast reported the Justice Department’s clarification that the tax audit immunity provision applies only to claims open at the time of the settlement and does not cover future filings. None of the left-rated digests mentioned this detail. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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