Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. attorney general by narrow Senate vote

CBS News • 08 Aug 14:19

Todd Blanche was confirmed as U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote, with two Republican senators joining Democrats in opposition.

BBC • 08 Aug 13:23

Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, was confirmed as attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote, with two Republican senators joining Democrats in opposition.

NPR • 08 Aug 08:46

The Senate approved Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general with a 50-49 vote, overcoming opposition from all Democrats and two Republican senators.

NBC News • 08 Aug 08:33

Todd Blanche was confirmed as the 88th U.S. attorney general by a 50-49 Senate vote, with two Republican senators joining Democrats in opposition.

AP News • 08 Aug 08:32

The Senate voted 50-49 to confirm Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general, with two Republican senators joining Democrats in opposition.

apnews.com • 08 Aug 01:37

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his Senate floor support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, a move that could clear a path to confirmation despite opposition from two GOP senators.

CBS News • 07 Aug 17:40

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, a vote that could secure Blanche's confirmation despite opposition from two GOP senators and all Democrats.

CNBC • 07 Aug 14:51

Senator Bill Cassidy announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, giving the Trump nominee the 50 Republican votes required for confirmation despite opposition from two GOP senators.

BBC • 07 Aug 13:37

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced she will vote against Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. attorney general, citing concerns about the Justice Department’s politicisation.

CBS News • 07 Aug 11:22

Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, citing concerns over a proposed fund for Jan. 6 rioters, tightening the confirmation outlook for the Trump administration's pick.

NBC News • 07 Aug 10:59

Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, creating a third GOP dissent that could block the confirmation.

AP News • 06 Aug 22:12

The National Treasury Employees Union asked a federal judge to block a tax-audit immunity agreement for President Donald Trump, arguing it forces IRS staff to choose between political directives and legal obligations.

NBC News • 06 Aug 19:50

The National Treasury Employees Union has filed an amended suit in Virginia alleging that a settlement granting President Trump and his family immunity from certain IRS audits is unlawful and unconstitutional.

Fox News • 06 Aug 13:37

Democratic Senator John Fetterman announced he will vote against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, joining Republican Senator Susan Collins in opposing the Trump administration's nominee.

USA Today • 04 Aug 17:48

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination, but his confirmation by the full Senate remains uncertain.

AP News • 04 Aug 10:34

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on advancing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination after Republican senators secured written assurances on a disputed IRS settlement.

CNN • 03 Aug 21:08

White House chief of staff and legislative affairs director worked closely with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and two Senate Republicans to reverse a $1.8 billion fund, a process overseen by President Donald Trump.

forbes.com • 03 Aug 19:11

President Trump confirmed he did not sign the acting attorney general’s order that declared the Justice Department’s anti-weaponization settlement fund dead, while Senate Republicans are poised to confirm the nominee.

AP News • 03 Aug 19:07

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche withdrew a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies while keeping a limited audit-immunity agreement for the former president, his sons and the Trump Organization.

CBS News • 03 Aug 18:20

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis announced support for Todd Blanche’s attorney-general nomination after the Justice Department terminated the “anti-weaponization” fund and limited the scope of a tax-audit immunity settlement.

npr.org • 03 Aug 11:57

Acting AG Todd Blanche withdrew a proposed $1.8 billion fund for alleged government targeting, a move that may ease his Senate confirmation, while President Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes on Iran.

NBC News • 03 Aug 11:01

Todd Blanche reached an agreement with Republican senators to rescind a $1.8 billion fund tied to a Trump-IRS lawsuit, clearing the way for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote on his nomination.

NPR • 03 Aug 05:04

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued an order terminating the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund tied to President Trump, a step taken to secure support from two Republican senators for his pending nomination.

AP News • 03 Aug 04:58

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order terminating the $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate Trump allies, a move tied to negotiations with two Republican senators blocking his nomination.

NBC News • 03 Aug 03:48

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the rescission of a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund following negotiations with Republican senators, days before his confirmation vote.

CBS News • 03 Aug 03:39

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued an order cancelling a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies after Republican senators threatened to block his confirmation.

The New York Times • 01 Aug 20:14

President Donald Trump announced he would push legislation to create a $1.8 billion compensation fund for his supporters if the Senate does not confirm former defense lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general.

NBC News • 01 Aug 16:54

President Donald Trump warned he will work to preserve a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund as Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withhold support for his attorney-general nominee Todd Blanche.

CBS News • 01 Aug 13:39

President Donald Trump said he will keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and push for the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund unless Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn vote to confirm Blanche as attorney general.

PBS • 31 Jul 22:25

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are withholding confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general until a proposed $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies is eliminated, while the Democratic National Committee debates primary scheduling and messaging.

AP News • 31 Jul 19:47

President Donald Trump told reporters the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund will not be created, while Republican senators John Cornell and Thom Tillis continue to press for written assurances before confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

NBC News • 31 Jul 19:29

President Trump said the proposed anti-weaponization fund for Jan. 6 defendants is "dead" but expressed regret, while Republican senators block Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation over the settlement that created the fund.

CNN • 31 Jul 12:15

President Donald Trump urged immediate Senate confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and defended a contested $1.8 billion DOJ fund, while accusing Sen. John Cornyn of personal motives for withholding support.

BBC • 31 Jul 01:02

President Donald Trump said he may pull Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination as two Republican senators block it over a disputed compensation fund, while negotiations continue.

AP News • 30 Jul 19:24

President Donald Trump said he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general and resubmit it after two Republican senators leave office, as they seek written assurances on a tax-audit immunity settlement.

NPR • 30 Jul 16:30

President Trump indicated he could pause Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination while retaining him as acting AG, amid opposition from two Republican senators over a Justice Department settlement.

NBC News • 30 Jul 16:00

President Donald Trump warned he could pull Todd Blanche’s attorney-general nomination until Senators John Cornell and Thom Tillis exit the Senate, after they blocked the nomination over concerns about a tax-return settlement.

The Guardian • 30 Jul 10:29

Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination after Republican senators demanded written assurances that the Trump-IRS settlement does not create a permanent tax-immunity fund.

npr.org • 30 Jul 05:56

The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed its vote on Todd Blanche's nomination after two Republican senators sought written assurances regarding a settlement tied to President Trump's IRS lawsuit.

AP News • 29 Jul 22:30

Senator John Cornyn has refused to support Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination until the Justice Department provides written assurances about the settlement of President Trump's IRS lawsuit, putting the Senate Judiciary Committee vote in doubt.

CNBC • 29 Jul 16:39

Sen. John Cornell has halted a meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, demanding written assurances that a settlement shielding President Trump from IRS audits will not be revived, putting Blanche's nomination at risk.