Blanche Reaches Deal With Senate Holdouts to Secure Confirmation Vote

Termination of Anti-Weaponization Fund·Latest event August 3, 2026

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Blanche Reaches Deal With Senate Holdouts to Secure Confirmation Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche provided written assurances to Republican senators that he has terminated the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. This agreement resolves a prolonged standoff over his nomination to lead the Department of Justice. The fund was originally created to compensate individuals prosecuted for the January 6 Capitol riot. Senate Democrats had already sought to abolish the fund through a bill introduced in June. The deal clears the path for a final vote on his confirmation.

S. 4791Abolishing the Anti-Weaponization FundBlanche gives written assurances to GOP holdoutsTrump's attorney general pick says he has reached deal with senatorsBlanche withdraws Trump fund plan in writing

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Blanche Rescinds Trump's $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order rescinding the anti-weaponization fund. The program was intended to provide $1.8 billion to allies of Trump. This decision formally terminated the allocation just before Blanche's nomination hearing. The fund would have compensated political associates who claimed they were targets of previous legal actions. Blanche reportedly reached a deal with Senator John Cornyn to eliminate the program. The move follows opposition from Republican senators regarding the use of federal funds. The Department of Justice action ends the initiative as the administration manages ongoing personnel updates.

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