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Todd Blanche rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' ahead of nomination hearing

First publishedJul 30, 22:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 3, 16:06 UTC · just now ago

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally ended President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund.' This action was taken to help secure his nomination as the permanent Attorney General after facing opposition from Republican senators like John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.

Reported by 34 outlets — NYT Home, NPR News, The Guardian US, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, and 14 more. See all sources ↓

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

Read the full report at NYT Home ↗

Why it matters

Todd Blanche, who is nominated for Attorney General, made a big change. He stopped Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund.' This fund was meant to pay political supporters. This move helps him get approved by the Senate.

In brief

What's the story?: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally ended President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund.' This action was taken to help secure his nomination as the permanent Attorney General after facing opposition from Republican senators like John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
How widely is it covered?: 34 outlets, average source rating 7.5/10.
When was it last updated?: just now ago.

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Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization fund' for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his AG bid
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NPR NewsAug 3, 05:04
The Guardian USAug 3, 15:51
CBS NewsAug 3, 15:46
PBS NewsHourAug 3, 13:42
NPR WorldAug 3, 11:57
NBC NewsAug 3, 11:23
ABC NewsAug 3, 05:14
NPR PoliticsAug 1, 11:46
The AtlanticJul 31, 14:44
The HillAug 3, 14:30
Texas TribuneAug 3, 14:22
AxiosAug 3, 13:06
CNBC Top NewsAug 3, 12:52
TIMEJul 31, 21:40
Fox News LatestAug 3, 15:03
Star TribuneAug 3, 05:15
Seattle TimesAug 3, 03:27
VoxJul 30, 22:00
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New Limits on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal, and Prosecutors Say Reflecting Pool Work Was ‘Botched’
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NYT HomeAug 3, 10:00

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