2026-07-29
Left coverage frames Blanche's stalled nomination as a consequence of his perceived loyalty to Trump and unwillingness to formalize independence from the president's IRS settlement deal, suggesting his ambitions are at risk due to Senate scrutiny.
After declaring ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘dead’, Trump reverses and says he’ll revive it despite Senate opposition The US Senate judiciary committee has scheduled a meeting early next week to consider Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, as Donald Trump promised to revive the controvers…
Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche's confirmation is on hold after some Republican senators refused to vote for him. President Trump suggested that he may press pause on the nomination. Nikole Killion has more details.
President Trump’s threat followed a day of fruitless negotiations with two Republican holdouts, Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026, in Washington, DC. | Win McNamee/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration witho…
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis had demanded further assurances about the settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service Sign up for the US Breaking News email Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democratic senator from Rhode Island, commented on X about the Republicans scrapping the pla…
John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the nominee for attorney general of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the agency.
A seven-figure settlement was announced hours before senators skeptical about the so-called weaponization fund delayed a crucial vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general.
Center coverage presents the delay as a straightforward procedural standoff between two Republican senators and the administration over a contested DOJ fund, emphasizing factual updates and warnings about political consequences for Trump's strategy.
Trump asserted in a Truth Social post that he would keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role and press ahead on the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis refuse to back Blanche.
President Trump lashed out early Friday over Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) move to withhold his support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination due to Trump’s proposed "anti-weaponization" fund, writing that the senator did not object to it prior to the president's endorsement of Corny…
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is warning that President Trump’s threat to withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general and resubmit it in 2027 to circumvent GOP critics could backfire because control of the Senate could flip in November. A…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the Department of Justice full-time is in limbo. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say they will oppose Blanche's nomination unless the DOJ kills a $1.8 billion fund to provide payments to peopl…
Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination has run into resistance from Republicans demanding answers about a Justice Department settlement tied to Trump's tax returns.
In today's issue: ▪ Blanche confirmation vote postponed ▪ Paul threatens Fauci with contempt ▪ Trump announces Dulles renovations ▪ Michigan Senate poll released Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are showing no signs of backing down on their demands concerning Todd Blanche’s nomi…
Two Senate Republicans stalled Todd Blanche's nomination to become attorney general, forcing a last-minute delay of a key committee vote.
Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general is up in the air after concerns from two Republicans on the committee that must advance his nomination.
Todd Blanche's nomination to become attorney general stalled Wednesday as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote after key Republicans demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Right-leaning coverage frames Cornyn and Tillis as principled holdouts standing firm against pressure from Trump, while highlighting Trump's sharp personal criticism of Cornyn as a notable subplot rather than a substantive threat to the nomination.
Trump vows to keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and revive the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund if John Cornyn and Thom Tillis block him.
The president mocked Sen. John Cornyn for being an "angry person" after having lost a Texas Senate GOP primary race in May.
Thom Tillis dismissed Trump's threat to withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, saying the White House must honor a prior commitment.
Senate Republicans are not giving up on confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general in the coming weeks, despite President Trump's threat to pull his nomination and resubmit it in the next Congress.
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demanded written proposals to modify the Trump IRS settlement, derailing Todd Blanche's confirmation vote.
Thursday's committee vote to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to become attorney general has been postponed after the Justice Department failed to meet the demands of Republicans who want stronger assurances that President Trump's anti-weaponization fund is really dead.
Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general has been delayed after Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withheld support, demanding stronger assurances or written commitments that a Justice Department fund tied to the settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS—referred to as an 'anti-weaponization fund'—would be eliminated or modified. A scheduled Judiciary Committee vote was postponed as a result. President Trump responded by threatening to withdraw Blanche's nomination and resubmit it later, possibly in a new Congress.
Left-leaning outlets frame the episode as evidence of Blanche's political vulnerability and loyalty to Trump undermining his confirmation, with added emphasis on continued payouts to Trump allies and the personal stakes for Blanche. Center outlets focus on the procedural mechanics of the delay, quoting both sides and noting warnings from Republicans (like Sen. Kennedy) about political risks of Trump's threat, while also giving space to Trump's pointed criticism of Cornyn. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Republican resolve to still confirm Blanche despite Trump's threat, portraying Cornyn and Tillis as holding firm on principle, and highlighting Trump's personal jabs at Cornyn as notable political theater rather than substantive obstruction.
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