Blanche Assurances to GOP Holdouts Leave Trump Settlement Intact

In the latest twist to the legal and political controversies embroiling President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday night shared documents on social media that seemed to clear a major hurdle to the top job.

By Zoe Tillman and Jimmy Jenkins

Trump attorney general pick says has reached deal with US senators after standoff

Todd Blanche's announcement came after the Senate Judiciary Committee pushed back a vote on advancing his nomination owing to his weekslong dispute with Republican senators from Texas and North Carolina.

‘Completely hollow’: critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund

Democrats say agreement – which clears way for Blanche’s confirmation – makes promises president can easily reverse A compromise between Todd Blanche and two Republican senators that potentially cleared the way for Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general is weak, Democrats and several experts said, as it makes promises Donald Trump can easily reverse. Blanche, the acting attorney general, posted two documents on Sunday evening showing he was withdrawing an 18 May order allowing for the cre...

By Sam Levine

Todd Blanche's nomination back on track after GOP deal

Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination is moving forward after two Republican senators received written assurances the Justice Department would abandon a controversial compensation fund.

By Ryan Lucas

Trump's AG pick off life support after key Republican rebels relent

Todd Blanche's AG confirmation has new life after Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said they were satisfied with the deal to kill the anti-weaponization fund.

Blanche Rescinds Trump's 'Slush Fund' - CNN

Blanche Rescinds Trump's 'Slush Fund'  CNN

Senate appears ready to advance Blanche after Cornyn strikes deal

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a key holdout on confirming Todd Blanche for attorney general, struck a deal to end the controversial "anti-weaponization fund."

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization' fund

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded an order establishing the "anti-weaponization" fund, paving the way for his confirmation ahead ‌of a key Senate committee vote on Tuesday.

Todd Blanche Wins Key Confirmation Holdouts—But Questions Over Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Linger

The agreement notes it can only be modified if both Trump and his government agree to it.

By Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff

Blanche Formally Rescinds ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund in Bid to Smooth Confirmation

The fund became an impasse for two holdout Republican senators blocking Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general.

Blanche rescinds ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Blanche also agreed to limit Trump’s potential tax audit immunity

By Jessica Hullinger