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Blanche AG confirmation narrowed after Collins defection vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday on whether to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the Justice Department permanently. The vote came after two Republican senators ended their opposition following a late-Sunday deal.
- $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund formally rescinded in Blanche's Sunday order.
- Tax audit protections cover only Trump, two sons, and the Trump Organization.
- Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina dropped their holds Monday.
- Both senators leave the Senate in January after declining to seek re-election or losing a primary.
Why it matters: Blanche has served as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi was fired in April. His confirmation would give the Justice Department its first Senate-confirmed leader since then.
- A federal judge last month ruled Trump's $10 billion IRS lawsuit was an improper exercise in self-dealing and referred one of Trump's attorneys for potential disciplinary action.
- Democrats argue Blanche's order does not bar future compensation for Jan. 6 defendants through a pre-existing claims process.
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Where they split: The central dispute is whether Blanche's written order permanently forecloses the fund and limits on audit immunity, or whether a future administration could revive them.
Center coverage, 17 sources: The center focuses on the process mechanics — how two Republican holdouts extracted written concessions — while detailing ongoing concerns about Blanche's independence from the White House and the controversy surrounding the IRS settlement.
Associated Press1w+Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdoutsUSA Today1w+Todd Blanche faces key Senate committee vote to be Trump's permanent AGYahoo News1w+Blanche confirmation for Trump attorney general a 'work in progress' after defectionNewsweek1w+Todd Blanche's AG Nomination Hangs in the Balance Amid New Abortion CommentsReuters1w+Confirmação de Blanche como procurador-geral de Trump ainda está "em andamento" no Senado dos EUAThe Hill1w+Judiciary Committee advances stalled Blanche nomination for attorney generalAxios1w+Susan Collins to vote against Todd Blanche for attorney general...Bloomberg1w+Blanche Attorney General Nomination Advanced by Senate PanelCNBC1w+Blanche approved by Judiciary Committee, Trump's AG nominee heads to full Senate voteCTV News1w+Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdoutsFinancial Times1w+Trump’s pick for US attorney-general clears key Senate hurdleForbes1w+Todd Blanche’s Nomination As AG Moves To Full Senate After Debate Over IRS DealIBTimes1w+Todd Blanche Clears Key Hurdle To Become The Next AG After Backtracking On 'Anti-Weaponization' FundPBS NewsHour1w+WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee votes on Blanche nomination for attorney generalRoll Call1w+Blanche’s AG nomination moves ahead after delaySnopes1w+Senate has advanced Todd Blanche's AG nomination. We've investigated these claims about himThe National Desk1w+Fetterman affirms vote against acting AG Blanche's confirmation
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Raw Story1w+Judge rips Todd Blanche's 'strange and unharmonious' legal grasp in latest benchslapAlterNet1w+Democrats may have just handed Trump a significantly easier path to victoryThe Independent1w+Democratic senator blasts GOP senators over advancing Todd Blanche’s AG nominationABC News1w+Blanche meets with 2 key Republican senators ahead of confirmation voteCommon Dreams1w+Senate Must Block ‘Corrupt, Toadying, Vengeful’ Todd Blanche After Committee VoteMediaite1w+GOP Senator Says He’s Worried About ‘Lawfare’ Under Todd Blanche, Who Can Only Afford to Lose One More VoteThe Boston Globe1w+Todd Blanche confirmation: Susan Collins says she is a ‘no’The New Republic1w+GOP Senator Admits Blanche Is Pretty Bad as He Votes to Confirm HimAl Jazeera1w+Republicans clear Todd Blanche for top US Justice Department roleCBS News1w+Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney generalCNN1w+Todd Blanche advances toward confirmation, paving way for reenergized Justice Department investigationsDaily Kos1w+Todd Blanche promises national abortion ban as attorney generalDemocracy Now!1w+“Department of Injustice”: Norm Eisen on Todd Blanche AG Nom, Reflecting Pool Vandalism CaseEsquire1w+Let’s Be Clear: Todd Blanche Is an Unqualified Hack Who Shouldn’t Be U.S. Attorney GeneralHuffPost1w+GOP Lawmaker Mulling Over Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Raises ‘Lawfare’ ConcernsJezebel1w+I Don’t Know How Many More Horsemen of the Apocalypse I Can TakeLos Angeles Times1w+Senate committee advances Blanche's AG nomination in vote along party linesMSNBC1w+Senate Judiciary Committee approves Blanche’s nomination for attorney generalPolitical Wire1w+Todd Blanche Is One Vote Away From ConfirmationThe Guardian1w+Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination will advance to full US Senate voteThe New York Times1w+Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Nearing Confirmation as Attorney General
Right coverage, 33 sources: The right frames the resolution as a successful negotiation, highlighting Cornyn and Tillis's stated satisfaction and Blanche's record of 'restoring law and order,' with less emphasis on Democratic objections.
Washington Examiner1w+Susan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche nomination for attorney generalJust the News1w+Blanche meets with possible GOP holdouts as Cassidy warns of 'lawfare' under acting AGTownhall1w+Here's the Latest on Blanche's Confirmation – It's Getting ComplicatedOne America News1w+Collins becomes first GOP senator to oppose confirmation of Blanche's AG nominationThe Epoch Times1w+Sen. Collins Will Not Back Blanche for Attorney GeneralBreitbart News1w+Blanche Nomination for Attorney General Advances to Senate FloorFox News1w+Collins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmationNTD1w+Sen. Collins Will Not Back Blanche for Attorney GeneralRedState1w+Susan Collins Announces Opposition to Todd Blanche - Here's What He'll Need to Be ConfirmedThe Center Square1w+Maine could derail Todd Blanche confirmationThe Daily Caller1w+Why Does Susan Collins Oppose Confirming Blanche? One Reason Involves Abortion PillsThe Right Scoop1w+OF COURSE: Susan Collins is a NO for Todd BlancheThe Washington Times1w+Sen. Collins to vote against Blanche, narrowing GOP's margin for confirmationThe Western Journal1w+Video: Cory Booker Has Extended Meltdown in Committee Hearing as Blanche Nomination AdvancesAmerican Greatness1w+Senate Panel Advances Blanche’s AG Nomination After GOP Standoff › American GreatnessBizPac Review1w+Trump’s AG nominee clears major hurdle in confirmation bidChristian Post1w+Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche's AG nomination as GOP cracks emergeCitizen Free Press1w+Todd Blanche nomination advances to full Senate.Conservative Treehouse1w+Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche AG Nomination - The Last RefugeDaily Mail1w+Trump's attorney general pick Todd Blanche clears critical hurdle as Senator Grassley rips into unruly Republicans for chaos: 'It's a crime'Independent Journal Review1w+Collins' 'No' Vote Raises New Questions About Blanche's ConfirmationLifeNews1w+Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Todd Blanche for Attorney General - LifeNews.comLifeSiteNews1w+Liberal Republican says she’ll vote against confirming Todd Blanche due to pro-life comments - LifeSiteNew York Post1w+Todd Blanche attorney general nomination clears Senate Judiciary CommitteeNewsmax1w+Blanche Clears Key Senate Confirmation HurdleReason1w+Todd Blanche for Attorney General?RSBNetwork1w+Acting AG Blanche takes one step closer to final Senate confirmationThe American Conservative1w+Acting AG Blanche Cancels Anti-Weaponization FundThe Blaze1w+Todd Blanche nomination clears committee — will likely sail through approval, thanks to RepublicansThe Daily Wire1w+Todd Blanche Advances To Full Senate Confirmation Vote After Heated HearingThe Federalist1w+Senate Advances Todd Blanche Nomination for Attorney GeneralThe Post Millennial1w+BREAKING: Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s nomination for AGWND1w+WATCH: Todd Blanche faces pivotal Senate committee vote to be top cop
What’s next: A full Senate vote could occur before the August recess ends Sept. 14.
- Sen. Adam Schiff said Sunday the deal still leaves open future payments to Jan. 6 defendants.
- Can a future attorney general revive the anti-weaponization fund without additional legislation?
- Will the full Senate confirm Blanche before the recess, and do Republican moderates including Collins and Murkowski vote yes?
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