Aug 03 Watch 4:58 Blanche wins support from GOP holdouts after vowing to scrap 'anti-weaponization fund' By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle in his push to permanently lead the Department of Justice. He reached a deal with two GOP senators who had said they would block his nomination. Blanche put into writing that… Continue watching
Aug 03 GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's AG bid after striking deal over 'anti-weaponization fund' By Mary Clare Jalonick, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 01 Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks By Eric Tucker, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 5:55 Blanche's AG nomination on hold over opposition to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund' By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura 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… Continue watching
Jul 30 Trump says he may temporarily pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general as Republicans seek concessions By Michelle L. Price, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 29 Blanche's nomination delayed as Cornyn, Tillis seek assurances on Trump-IRS settlement By Alanna Durkin Richer, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general stalled Wednesday as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote after key Republicans demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 6:46 'This is about the rule of law': U.S. attorney fired by Trump sues to overturn dismissal By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz A U.S. attorney in Washington state who was fired by the Trump administration is suing the government over his dismissal. Roger Rogoff was sworn in after a panel of judges unanimously selected him. Less than an hour later, he was… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 7:14 Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move' By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz The Senate is weighing President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice as questions continue over the administration's handling of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. It comes days after Blanche met privately with several survivors of Epstein's… Continue watching
Jul 17 Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation By Alanna Durkin, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Jennifer Bos makes emotional opening statement about daughter's death in Blanche confirmation hearing By Erica R. Hendry "Illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, the fentanyl crisis and cashless bail. I'm so grateful that the whole of this administration with Todd Blanche leading the DOJ has prioritized all four of these issues," Bos said. Continue reading