Nation Aug 03 Blanche wins support from GOP holdouts after vowing to scrap 'anti-weaponization fund' By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin
Politics Aug 03 GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's AG bid after striking deal over 'anti-weaponization fund' Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Aug 01 Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks Trump asserted in a Truth Social post that he would keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role and press ahead on the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” if Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis refuse to back Blanche. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Nation Jul 30 Watch 5:55 Blanche's AG nomination on hold over opposition to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund' Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Department of Justice full-time is in limbo. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say they will oppose Blanche’s nomination unless the DOJ kills a… By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura
Politics Jul 30 Trump says he may temporarily pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general as Republicans seek concessions President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, looking to avoid concessions to holdout Republicans. By Michelle L. Price, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Jul 16 WATCH: Tillis says he won't vote to confirm Blanche unless nominee meets with Epstein survivors By Maria Ramirez Uribe To clear the committee, attorney general nominee Todd Blanche needs the support of all Republicans. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Bessent recalls telling acting intelligence director Pulte he was 'going to kick his ass' By Maria Ramirez Uribe Bessent said he made the comment in the summer of 2025. President Donald Trump named Pulte acting director of national intelligence this week. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Sen. Tillis calls for Noem's resignation as DHS head at oversight hearing By Joshua Barajas The Republican senator blasted Noem for her leadership decisions in the immigration enforcement ramp-up in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Mar 02 What to expect in North Carolina's midterm primaries By Robert Yoon, Associated Press North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November. Continue reading
Aug 29 Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month she won't run for reelection in 2026 By Seung Min Kim, Hannah Fingerhut, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press As Senate Republicans work to maintain their majority in the chamber, Ernst is joining a wave of her peers making headaches for the party. Continue reading