Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Aug 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Todd Blanche gains senators’ backing after scrapping slush fund
By The BriefBrief
Support from two Republicans helps pave the way for acting US attorney-general confirmation.
WHO: Two Republicans in the US Senate
WHAT: They backed Todd Blanche after he scrapped a $1.8bn “slush fund,” supporting his confirmation path as acting US attorney-general.
WHEN: Reported Aug 3, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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
-
Cornyn and Tillis back Blanche after fund rescinded
· Aug 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
-
Blanche deal with GOP holdouts to advance confirmation
· Aug 3, 2026 at 12:00 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
Reporting from 17 identified publishers across this event arc.
View all 17 publishers
Publishers represented across this event arc
These publishers contributed reporting to the broader event history. Not every source addresses the specific development described above.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
Red Sox agree to deal for Adley Rutschman
Adley Rutschman
Aug 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
K2 to host Space Force satellite laser link tests
Us
Aug 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
USS California sunk at Pearl Harbor, later rebuilt
Pearl Harbor
Aug 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Family sues Los Angeles over Venice e-scooter death
Los Angeles
Aug 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
Page 10984 of 21436
Same format. Every time.
Continue reading — sign in or create a free account with