Justice Department Terminates $1.8 Billion Fund, Paving Way for Senate Confirmation Vote on Attorney General Nominee
Portland, OR, August 3, 2026 — The path to confirmation for Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, appears clearer following the Justice Department’s decision to terminate…
Portland, OR, August 3, 2026 —
The path to confirmation for Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, appears clearer following the Justice Department’s decision to terminate a $1.8 billion fund. This action addresses a significant hurdle that had been placed by Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who had previously blocked Blanche’s nomination.
The controversial fund, referred to as an “anti-weaponization fund,” was a central point of contention for the two senators. Its origins trace back to a settlement between the Justice Department and President Trump, stemming from his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The stated purpose of the fund was to provide compensation to individuals who alleged they had been unfairly targeted by the Biden administration. Notably, this group included some defendants involved in the January 6th Capitol riot.
With the termination of this fund, the Justice Department has seemingly resolved the concerns raised by Senators Cornyn and Tillis. Consequently, the Senate Judiciary Committee has now scheduled a vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination. The outcome of this vote will determine whether Blanche’s nomination proceeds further in the Senate confirmation process.
Further details regarding the specific terms of the fund’s termination or any alternative arrangements were not immediately provided. The nomination process will now proceed to the Judiciary Committee vote.
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