GOP Sens. Cornyn, Tillis Confirm Support for Todd Blanche as AG After 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Deal
Cornyn and Tillis said the deal removes their objections after Blanche agreed to cancel the $1.8 billion fund and narrow tax-audit limits.
- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis announced support for Todd Blanche on Monday after the Justice Department rescinded a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, clearing the way for his attorney general confirmation.
- Originating from a $10 billion lawsuit Trump filed against his own government, the 'anti-weaponization' package drew criticism from Cornyn and Tillis, who feared it could compensate Trump allies who assaulted police during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
- Blanche clarified a related order barring IRS audits, confirming it applied only retroactively to Trump and his sons; future tax returns remain subject to investigation by the Internal Revenue Service.
- Cornyn and Tillis's backing enables the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance the nomination on Tuesday, with a full Senate vote potentially occurring as early as Saturday.
- Settling a high-profile Republican revolt against Trump in Congress, the deal resolves opposition from two lawmakers due to retire at year's end, potentially accelerating Blanche's confirmation.
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Analysis by Aaron Blake, CNN: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears to have met the demands of Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, at least enough to move forward with his nomination as U.S. Attorney General. Blanche released a written document Sunday night that purportedly revokes the controversial fund. The post The major cracks in Todd Blanche's concessions to Cornyn and Tillis appeared first on KVIA.
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Blanche rescinds 'weaponization' fund
Two key Republican senators said on Monday they would support Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general, paving the way for his confirmation after reaching a deal that would rescind
'Insane Corruption': GOP Deal With Blanche Leaves Trump Tax Audit Immunity in Place
Democratic lawmakers express disgust as two Republican senators strike a deal to confirm Todd Blanche as US attorney general, despite concerns over a $1.8 billion slush fund and tax immunity for Trump.
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