Senate Judiciary Committee Set to Advance Todd Blanche Nomination After DOJ Terminates Controversial Fund
Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have agreed to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general to the full Senate after the Justice Department formally terminated a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund."…
Charlotte, NC, August 3, 2026 —
Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have indicated their agreement to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general to the full Senate. This development follows the Justice Department’s formal termination of a contentious $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” The fund had been a significant point of contention for the senators, leading them to block Blanche’s nomination from moving forward within the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The “anti-weaponization fund” originated from a settlement that Todd Blanche had negotiated. Senators Cornyn and Tillis had cited this fund as their primary concern, which led to the hold on Blanche’s nomination within the committee. With the termination of the fund, the obstacle for the senators has been removed, paving the way for the committee to proceed with a vote on Blanche’s nomination.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is now scheduled to hold a vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination. The specific date and outcome of this committee vote were not detailed in the provided information. Further details regarding the terms of the Justice Department’s termination of the fund and the implications for any ongoing legal or policy matters were also not specified.
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