Event Brief
Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche AG nomination until next year
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Two Republican senators refuse to advance Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination unless DOJ kills a controversial fund.
WHO: President Trump; Sen. John Cornyn; Sen. Thom Tillis; Todd Blanche; Department of Justice
WHAT: Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination until next year after Cornyn and Tillis withhold support in the confirmation process.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cornyn and Tillis threatened to block Blanche unless Trump and the Department of Justice formally kill a controversial “anti-weaponization” fund.
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