Acting AG Todd Blanche reaches deal with holdout senators to scrap $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The move clears a path for his confirmation and narrows tax-audit protections in Trump’s IRS settlement, after senators demanded written assurances.
- On Sunday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded the $1.8 billion Anti-WeaponizationFund, terminating plans to compensate allies of President Donald Trump.
- Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation unless the fund was formally terminated, forcing the rescission to advance his nomination.
- The DOJ order also clarified limits on Trump's tax audit immunity, specifying that the audit protection granted in the underlying IRS lawsuit settlement applies strictly retroactively to past open claims rather than future tax filings.
- "My team and I have met with committee members and Senators over the past several weeks and addressed any concerns," Blanche posted on X, citing "good faith discussions."
- The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche's nomination this Tuesday, with the rescission clearing the final obstacle to his confirmation as permanent attorney general.
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Blanche's formal order to end a controversial 'anti-weaponization fund' came ahead of a crucial committee vote this week.
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As Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — In negotiations with Republican senators whose support he needs to be confirmed as attorney general, Todd Blanche formally rescinded a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump's political allies.
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As Blanche's path to confirmation is cleared, Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” meant for his political allies.
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