Senate Judiciary Committee sends Blanche nomination to full Senate as Collins opposes

Nomination of Todd Blanche for Deputy Attorney General·Latest event August 5, 2026

Aug 5

Senate Judiciary Committee sends Blanche nomination to full Senate as Collins opposes

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. This decision followed a pledge by Blanche to eliminate a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, a move that secured support from committee Republicans. Critics of the nomination argue that Blanche, who served as Trump's personal lawyer, remains unfit for the role due to potential conflicts of interest and his past legal work. Senator Susan Collins announced she will vote against the nomination, citing concerns over the politicization of the Justice Department. Other senators expressed opposition by listing reasons why Blanche should not serve as the nation's top law enforcement officer. Despite this pushback, the nomination moves forward as Republicans continue to warn about what they characterize as the department's past behavior.

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Aug 4

Republicans Secure Deal to Scale Back Justice Department Programs for Blanche Support

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Blanche after Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withdrew their opposition. Republicans claimed the agreement would end a political payout slush fund by scaling back a specific department deal. However, some critics argued that Republicans were played for fools and the deal did not actually end the funding practices. Trey Gowdy expressed support for the nomination, calling Blanche the right person to lead the department. The agreement followed Blanche's orders to seal specific records to secure Republican support. Blanche now moves toward a full Senate confirmation vote.

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Aug 4

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche Nomination for Deputy Attorney General

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move Todd Blanche's nomination to the full Senate. Senate Republicans resolved a standoff regarding an IRS anti-weaponization fund to allow the process to move forward. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withdrew their opposition following a deal to terminate the $1.8 billion program. The committee held the vote to advance the nomination for the Justice Department position on Tuesday morning. Supporters of the nominee urged the Senate to finalize the confirmation quickly. The committee proceedings were broadcast live as members debated the appointment before the final tally.

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