Senate Readies Vote for Todd Blanche After Cornyn Reaches Deal
The U.S. Senate is poised to advance Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General after a key holdout, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), struck an agreement ending the controversial 'anti-weaponization fund.' The deal involves permanently terminating the fund and clarifying that Trump’s $10 billion IRS lawsuit settlement applies only retroactively and is limited to named plaintiffs. Acting Attorney General Blanche released documents confirming he rescinded the order creating the fund, addressing concerns from Senate Judiciary Committee members like Cornyn who had warned it could lead to payouts for Jan. 6 rioters. The Department of Justice also clarified that audit protections in the settlement do not extend indefinitely and are limited to those involved in Trump’s lawsuit. The committee is set to vote on Blanche's nomination after delaying a prior session due to concerns over the fund.
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