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Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"

First publishedJul 29, 15:41 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 12:53 UTC · 54m ago
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The Hill7Cornyn meeting with Blanche canceled ahead of key Judiciary Committee voteOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Todd Blanche attorney general nomination on edge as Cornyn questions Trump-IRS settlementOpen ↗ABC News8Cornyn cancels meeting with Blanche ahead of key committee vote on AG nominationOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8Blanche nomination at risk of delay as Sen. Cornyn seeks assurances on Trump-IRS settlementOpen ↗The Guardian US8Todd Blanche’s US attorney general prospects dim as vote loomsOpen ↗The Hill7Trump shrugs off Cornyn's hold on Blanche: 'I heard he's going through quite nicely'Open ↗Texas Tribune7John Cornyn’s unmet demands imperil Trump’s U.S. attorney general nomination ahead of key voteOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Trump AG pick Blanche stalled as key Republicans refuse to budgeOpen ↗CBS News8Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"Open ↗
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Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General is on hold due to concerns about a deal between the Justice Department and President Trump. Sen. John Cornyn is questioning the deal, which was made to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. The deal is meant to prevent Trump and others from being audited by the IRS.

Reported by 9 outlets — CBS News, The Guardian US, PBS NewsHour, ABC News, Texas Tribune, and 3 more. See all sources ↓

Senator John Cornyn has delayed Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. He wants written proof that the Justice Department's disputed $1.8 billion fund linked to a Trump‑IRS settlement is closed. Cornyn canceled a meeting with Blanche and says he will not vote to advance the nomination until he gets those assurances. President Trump said he hears the process is going well, but Cornyn remains unconvinced.

Why it matters

The attorney general leads the Department of Justice, which handles major legal cases, including those involving former presidents. A delay in confirming the nominee could affect ongoing investigations and public confidence in the department.

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Why is Senator Cornyn blocking Todd Blanche's nomination?
He wants written confirmation that a disputed Justice Department fund tied to a Trump‑IRS lawsuit is closed before he will support the nomination.
What did President Trump say about the hold on Blanche's nomination?
Trump said he heard the process is going “quite nicely” and dismissed concerns about a delay.
Which other senator besides Cornyn is mentioned as demanding changes to the fund?
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina is also pushing for clear written proposals to modify the settlement.
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Outlets agree that Cornyn's concerns about the DOJ fund are stalling Blanche's nomination, but they differ in emphasis—some stress the fund's size and label it a slush fund, some highlight Trump's downplaying, and others point to additional Republican senators pushing for changes.

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    Some outlets describe the disputed fund as a "$1.8bn slush fund".

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    The Guardian USCalls it a slush fund and cites the $1.8bn amount.
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    Some outlets note President Trump downplayed the hold, saying the process is going well.

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    The HillQuotes Trump saying the nomination is going 'quite nicely'.
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    Some outlets mention Senator Thom Tillis also demanding changes to the fund.

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    Fox News LatestAdds Tillis as a second Republican pressing for fund changes.
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