Todd Blanche Nomination for D.C. Attorney General to Advance After Justice Department Rescinds Controversial Fund
In Washington, D.C., the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general is set to advance after the Justice Department rescinded a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." This fund, part of a settlement negotiated by Blanche, had raised concerns among Republican…
Phoenix, AZ, August 3, 2026 —
The nomination of Todd Blanche for the position of attorney general in Washington, D.C., is expected to move forward following a significant development from the Justice Department.
The Justice Department has rescinded a controversial $1.8 billion fund, referred to as an “anti-weaponization fund.” This fund was a component of a settlement that Todd Blanche had negotiated.
The existence of this fund had previously become a point of contention for Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. Their objections led them to block Blanche’s advancement from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
With the Justice Department’s decision to withdraw the fund, the concerns raised by Senators Cornyn and Tillis have reportedly been addressed. This action is anticipated to clear the path for a committee vote on Blanche’s nomination.
Following a potential favorable vote within the Senate Judiciary Committee, Blanche’s nomination could then proceed to the full Senate for consideration and a final confirmation vote.
The specific details regarding the timeline for the committee vote and any subsequent Senate proceedings were not provided in the available information.
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