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

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

The Senate in Washington, D. C. confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general on 6 August, approving his nomination by a 50-49 vote after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy provided the decisive vote.

Earlier, Blanche, serving as acting attorney general, rescinded a proposed $1. 8 billion anti-weaponization fund tied to a settlement that granted President Donald Trump limited audit immunity, satisfying written assurances demanded by Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. The dispute began when Senators Cornyn and Tillis blocked the nomination over concerns that the settlement would create a permanent tax-immunity fund for Trump allies; President Trump threatened to withdraw the nomination and to revive the fund if the Senate did not confirm Blanche.

参与者

John Cornell Todd Blanche Department of Justice Thom Tillis Chuck Grassley

地点

Washington, D.C., United States Texas, United States

文章

2026年八月08日
6 篇总计
Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's former defense lawyer, as attorney general
Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's former defense lawyer, as attorney general

CBS News • 08月08日 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.

可信度 73% 操纵 12% 中立
lawyer, narrowly confirmed as attorney general
lawyer, narrowly confirmed as attorney general

BBC • 08月08日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 12% 中立
Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

NPR • 08月08日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 12% 中立
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty

NBC News • 08月08日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 32% 中立
Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general in overnight vote
Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general in overnight vote

AP News • 08月08日 08:32

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

可信度 78% 操纵 32% 中立
Todd Blanche wins support for attorney general from Sen. Cassidy
Todd Blanche wins support for attorney general from Sen. Cassidy

apnews.com • 08月08日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 12% 中立
2026年八月07日
5 篇总计
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation

CBS News • 08月07日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 35% 中立
Cassidy supports Todd Blanche, Trump's embattled attorney general pick
Cassidy supports Todd Blanche, Trump's embattled attorney general pick

CNBC • 08月07日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 12% 中立
Republican Lisa Murkowski opposes Todd Blanche nomination for attorney general
Republican Lisa Murkowski opposes Todd Blanche nomination for attorney general

BBC • 08月07日 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.

可信度 73% 操纵 32% 中立
Lisa Murkowski says she'll vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, imperiling his chances
Lisa Murkowski says she'll vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, imperiling his chances

CBS News • 08月07日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 12% 中立
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Todd Blanche for attorney general, putting his nomination in jeopardy
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Todd Blanche for attorney general, putting his nomination in jeopardy

NBC News • 08月07日 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.

可信度 73% 操纵 10% 中立
2026年八月06日
3 篇总计
Union representing IRS workers tries to block Trump immunity deal
Union representing IRS workers tries to block Trump immunity deal

AP News • 08月06日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 12% 中立
IRS workers group joins Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’ suit, seeking to block Trump audit carve-out
IRS workers group joins Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’ suit, seeking to block Trump audit carve-out

NBC News • 08月06日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 27% 中立
Fetterman says he won't vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general
Fetterman says he won't vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general

Fox News • 08月06日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 10% 中立
2026年八月04日
2 篇总计
Todd Blanche wins approval of key Senate committee in bid to become AG
Todd Blanche wins approval of key Senate committee in bid to become AG

USA Today • 08月04日 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.

可信度 71% 操纵 32% 中立
Senate panel set to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination
Senate panel set to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination

AP News • 08月04日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 12% 中立
2026年八月03日
10 篇总计
White House directly involved in Blanche order rescinding ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
White House directly involved in Blanche order rescinding ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

CNN • 08月03日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 12% 中立
Weaponization Fund’? Why It Matters Trump Didn’t Sign Order
Weaponization Fund’? Why It Matters Trump Didn’t Sign Order

forbes.com • 08月03日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 12% 左派
Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place
Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place

AP News • 08月03日 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.

可信度 77% 操纵 10% 中立
Cornyn and Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on "anti-weaponization" fund
Cornyn and Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on "anti-weaponization" fund

CBS News • 08月03日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 10% 中立
Iran war; Todd Blanche; Capital One accounts; Trump : NPR
Iran war; Todd Blanche; Capital One accounts; Trump : NPR

npr.org • 08月03日 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.

可信度 77% 操纵 9% 中立
Todd Blanche reaches deal with GOP holdouts and Ariana Grande steps back: Morning Rundown
Todd Blanche reaches deal with GOP holdouts and Ariana Grande steps back: Morning Rundown

NBC News • 08月03日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 10% 中立
Todd Blanche rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' ahead of nomination hearing
Todd Blanche rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' ahead of nomination hearing

NPR • 08月03日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 10% 中立
Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion fund for Trump supporters
Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion fund for Trump supporters

AP News • 08月03日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 32% 中立
Acting AG Todd Blanche reaches deal with holdout senators to scrap $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Acting AG Todd Blanche reaches deal with holdout senators to scrap $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

NBC News • 08月03日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 9% 中立
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"

CBS News • 08月03日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 12% 中立
2026年八月01日
3 篇总计
Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight
Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight

The New York Times • 08月01日 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.

可信度 70% 操纵 10% 中立
Trump says he’ll revive ‘anti-weaponization’ fund if Blanche’s nomination for AG is blocked
Trump says he’ll revive ‘anti-weaponization’ fund if Blanche’s nomination for AG is blocked

NBC News • 08月01日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
Trump poses ultimatum on Blanche, will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if AG not confirmed
Trump poses ultimatum on Blanche, will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if AG not confirmed

CBS News • 08月01日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 14% 中立
2026年七月31日
5 篇总计
Brooks and Capehart on Blanche's stalled nomination and Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund'
Brooks and Capehart on Blanche's stalled nomination and Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund'

PBS • 07月31日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 12% 中立
Trump says settlement fund is 'dead' even as he defends it
Trump says settlement fund is 'dead' even as he defends it

AP News • 07月31日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 12% 中立
Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, further complicating Blanche nomination
Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, further complicating Blanche nomination

NBC News • 07月31日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 55% 中立
Trump defends DOJ weaponization fund and attacks Cornyn, further imperiling Blanche nomination
Trump defends DOJ weaponization fund and attacks Cornyn, further imperiling Blanche nomination

CNN • 07月31日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
Trump considers pulling Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination as senators hold out
Trump considers pulling Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination as senators hold out

BBC • 07月31日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年七月30日
5 篇总计
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general

AP News • 07月30日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 32% 中立
Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily

NPR • 07月30日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 9% 中立
Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office
Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office

NBC News • 07月30日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 12% 中立
Blanche’s attorney-general nomination stalls over Trump’s IRS lawsuit - US politics live
Blanche’s attorney-general nomination stalls over Trump’s IRS lawsuit - US politics live

The Guardian • 07月30日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 32% 中立
Vote on Blanche's nomination delayed as key Republicans withhold support : NPR
Vote on Blanche's nomination delayed as key Republicans withhold support : NPR

npr.org • 07月30日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年七月29日
2 篇总计
Blanche nomination at risk of delay as Republican demands answers
Blanche nomination at risk of delay as Republican demands answers

AP News • 07月29日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 9% 中立
Todd Blanche nomination on edge over Trump, IRS settlement
Todd Blanche nomination on edge over Trump, IRS settlement

CNBC • 07月29日 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.

可信度 71% 操纵 10% 中立