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politics15 days ago

Cassidy Calls Blanche Confirmation a Nuanced Decision

Sen. Bill Cassidy said his vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general wasn’t a simple yes-or-no choice, citing positives about Blanche and the need for stable DOJ leadership. Blanche narrowly cleared the Senate 50-49 after a deal with Sen. John Cornyn to terminate the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund tied to Trump allies, a move Cassidy said helped sway him, though he acknowledged he nearly opposed Blanche over protections for Trump and his family from IRS probes.

via Politico|
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Blanche Clears Senate Panel, Moves Closer to Permanent Attorney General Post
politics21 days ago

Blanche Clears Senate Panel, Moves Closer to Permanent Attorney General Post

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche won a 12-10, party-line vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance his nomination to be permanent attorney general, aided by Republican support from Cornyn and Tillis after he dropped the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund and clarified limits to Trump’s tax immunity. A full Senate vote remains uncertain, as two committee Republicans conditioned their support and Blanche faces ongoing scrutiny over DOJ actions, including the Comey case and the Trump tax settlement, ahead of possible August recess.

via USA Today|
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White House steers Blanche deal to scrap anti-weaponization fund
politics21 days ago

White House steers Blanche deal to scrap anti-weaponization fund

The White House was directly involved in Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s order rescinding the $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, with chief of staff Susie Wiles and legislative affairs director James Braid deeply engaged as Blanche negotiated with Senate holdouts Cornyn and Tillis to formalize the rescission and wrap up the deal tied to tax-probe protections; Trump says he didn’t personally review the agreement, though he supported the fund, and some DOJ lawyers question whether Blanche’s memo is legally binding while the nomination process continued.

via CNN|
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Blanche voids Trump anti-weaponization fund as nomination moves forward
politics21 days ago

Blanche voids Trump anti-weaponization fund as nomination moves forward

Sen. Cornyn and Tillis said they will advance Todd Blanche’s nomination after he rescinded May’s order that created the nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund tied to Trump's IRS settlement. Blanche’s new order voids the May directive but preserves the settlement’s requirement to create the fund, with protections limited to retroactive named plaintiffs. Trump had threatened to keep Blanche as acting AG and revive the fund, while U.S. judges have issued mixed rulings on enforceability. The Judiciary Committee is slated to vote on Blanche’s nomination Tuesday.

via Axios|
#anti-weaponization-fund#judiciary-committee#politics
Blanche rescinds $1.8B anti-weaponization fund after Senate deal
politics22 days ago

Blanche rescinds $1.8B anti-weaponization fund after Senate deal

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche reached a deal with holdout senators to rescind the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund tied to an IRS settlement, issuing an order that the fund has no force or effect. The move comes ahead of Blanche’s permanent-A.G. nomination vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee and amid Trump pressure to revive the fund, with critics noting potential payouts to Jan. 6 rioters.

via NBC News|
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Trump ties Blanche confirmation to revival of a controversial DOJ fund
politics23 days ago

Trump ties Blanche confirmation to revival of a controversial DOJ fund

President Trump warned that the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund would be revived if Todd Blanche is not confirmed as attorney general, with Blanche’s acting tenure and fund creation a point of contention as Sens. Cornyn and Tillis delay the nomination; Trump has appealed a ruling to reopen access to the fund, while the Senate Judiciary Committee plans to move Blanche’s nomination on Aug. 4 amid ongoing political backlash discussions.

via USA Today|
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Trump appeals ruling that his IRS lawsuit was a manipulative move
politics24 days ago

Trump appeals ruling that his IRS lawsuit was a manipulative move

Trump has appealed a federal judge’s finding that his 10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury was brought to manipulate the judicial process, part of a settlement that included a 1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund; the ruling sanctioned several DOJ officials and highlighted the leaked tax records that sparked the dispute, as Republicans pressure changes to the fund before advancing an attorney general nomination.

via NBC News|
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politics24 days ago

Trump laments dead anti-weaponization fund as Blanche nomination stalls

President Trump said the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund—meant to compensate people who claim government abuse, including Jan. 6 rioters—is dead, a development that complicates GOP support for Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination as Sen. Cornyn and Sen. Tillis demand in-writing assurances not to revive the fund; the White House has signaled it may allow Blanche to serve in an acting capacity while weighing political risks ahead of elections.

via Politico|
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Trump backs disputed anti-weaponization fund, imperiling Blanche nomination
politics24 days ago

Trump backs disputed anti-weaponization fund, imperiling Blanche nomination

President Trump defended the $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' for Jan. 6 defendants, signaling it remains alive even as his acting AG nominee Todd Blanche seeks confirmation; the stance has frayed relations with Senators Cornyn and Tillis and jeopardizes Blanche's approval as a looming summer recess complicates Senate action, with concerns tied to an IRS settlement that would shield Trump and his affiliates.

via NBC News|
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Blanche's AG nomination stalls as GOP seeks written Trump-IRS settlement guarantees
us-politics26 days ago

Blanche's AG nomination stalls as GOP seeks written Trump-IRS settlement guarantees

Todd Blanche's bid to become attorney general stalled after key Republicans demanded written assurances about the Trump-IRS settlement, including that the Anti-Weaponization Fund is dead and that the tax-immunity provisions only cover existing audits; with a markup postponed while lawmakers seek enough support for his nomination.

via The Guardian|
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politics26 days ago

Blanche’s AG nomination hangs on Cornyn’s demands ahead of Judiciary vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, but Sen. John Cornyn hasn’t committed to supporting him until Blanche formally modifies the DOJ- brokered IRS settlement—narrowing an $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' and ensuring the audit-immunity deal only retroactively applies. With a Thursday committee vote and a 4 p.m. Wednesday deadline discussed by Judiciary Chair Grassley, Blanche’s confirmation could be delayed if Cornyn withholds support, while Sen. Wyden’s amendment seeks to block the immunity deal and bids from other Republicans remain mixed.

via Politico|
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Cornyn Hints at Delay in Blanche Confirmation Vote
politics27 days ago

Cornyn Hints at Delay in Blanche Confirmation Vote

Sen. John Cornyn says there could be a delay in moving Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee as he seeks written edits to the settlement that created the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund; if there aren’t enough votes, Grassley could postpone the vote, and undecided senators like Tillis are waiting for changes to the settlement and related tax language before supporting Blanche.

via Talking Points Memo|
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Trump Plans to Preserve Tax Audit Freeze Despite Court Ruling
politics1 month ago

Trump Plans to Preserve Tax Audit Freeze Despite Court Ruling

Despite a federal judge condemning Trump’s self‑settlement as illegal and signaling sanctions, he says he will keep an order that blocks IRS tax audits against him and his family for returns filed before the order. The order remains in effect, a point of contention as Todd Blanche faces Senate confirmation to be attorney general, with Democrats pushing to repeal the so‑called Anti‑Weaponization Fund and the tax deal while Republicans defend it. If audits resume, Trump could face tens of millions in potential liability.

via HuffPost|
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