Blanche deal with GOP holdouts to advance confirmation

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Holdout Republican senators backed a deal with acting AG Todd Blanche to rescind an anti-weaponization fund order.

WHO: Holdout Republican senators and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

WHAT: Backed a deal to formally rescind an order creating an “anti-weaponization fund.”

WHEN: Aug 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: To rescind the order creating an “anti-weaponization fund” that could have paid $1.8 billion to President Donald Trump’s allies, paving the way for Blanche’s confirmation.

How this story developed (showing 10 of 10 earlier reports)

Blanche terminates Trump’s $1.8B anti-weaponization fund · Aug 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Blanche rescinds anti-weaponization fund · Aug 4, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Blanche deal with holdouts advances his nomination · Aug 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Blanche vows to scrap DOJ anti-weaponization fund · Aug 3, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Todd Blanche gains senators’ backing after scrapping slush fund · Aug 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Cornyn and Tillis back Blanche after fund rescinded · Aug 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Todd Blanche says “no fund” after anti-weaponization demand · Aug 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Todd Blanche terminates Trump anti-weaponization fund · Aug 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Acting US AG Blanche rescinds anti-weaponization fund · Aug 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Acting attorney general rescinds anti-weaponization fund order · Aug 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET

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