Todd Blanche Secures Attorney General Position in Close Senate Vote
WHO:
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Todd Blanche was confirmed as attorney general, succeeding Pam Bondi.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana announced his support for Blanche's nomination the day before the vote, which was crucial for his confirmation.
CNN - Todd Blanche, 52, confirmed as attorney general.
AP News - Blanche is the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche was previously acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's removal.
AP News - Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general, marking him as the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House.
CNN - Blanche stated on social media that he was “deeply honored by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me,” adding that he was “grateful” to senators for working late to confirm him.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general, previously served as Trump's defense lawyer.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana announced his support for Blanche's nomination the day before the vote, which was crucial for his confirmation.
CNN - Todd Blanche, 52, confirmed as attorney general.
CBS News - Blanche was previously acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's removal.
AP News - Blanche was appointed acting attorney general in April.
AP News - Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general, marking him as the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House.
CNN - Todd Blanche stated on social media that he was “deeply honored by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me,” adding that he was “grateful” to senators for working late to confirm him.
CNN - Todd Blanche, 52, confirmed as attorney general.
CNN - President Trump, former client of Todd Blanche.
CNN - GOP Senators Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) voted against Blanche's confirmation.
CBS News - Sen. Bill Cassidy (Louisiana) supported Blanche's nomination.
AP News - Sen. Dick Durbin (Illinois), top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, opposed Blanche's confirmation.
WHAT:
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche's confirmation vote was 50 to 49, with two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voting against him alongside all Democrats.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche clarified that the immunity deal applies only to claims arising from already-filed tax returns and covers only Trump, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization.
AP News - Blanche was confirmed by a vote of 50 to 49, with GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting against him.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support on the day before the vote.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House, with a vote of 50 to 49.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support on the day before the vote.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche's confirmation vote was 50 to 49, with two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voting against him alongside all Democrats.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche stated that the "anti-weaponization" fund is "dead" during his confirmation hearing.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House, with a vote of 50 to 49.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support on the day before the vote.
CBS News - Blanche oversaw the release of over 2 million files related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was 50 to 49, with two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voting against him alongside all Democrats.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support on the day before the vote, which was crucial given the narrow margin.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche clarified that the immunity deal applies only to claims arising from already-filed tax returns and covers only Trump, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House, with a vote of 50 to 49.
CNN - Blanche has been instrumental in reshaping the Justice Department, overseeing the mass firings of experienced prosecutors and longtime officials.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation could free him to pursue the Trump administration’s agenda even more aggressively.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House, with a vote of 50 to 49.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support on the day before the vote.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was part of Trump's effort to reshape the Justice Department.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche stated on social media that he was “deeply honored by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me,” adding that he was “grateful” to senators for working late to confirm him.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House, with a vote of 50 to 49.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support on the day before the vote.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House, with a vote of 50 to 49.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was secured after Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support on the day before the vote.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche stated that the "anti-weaponization" fund is "dead" during his confirmation hearing.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche clarified that the immunity deal applies only to claims arising from already-filed tax returns and covers only Trump, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization.
CNN - Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general by a vote of 50 to 49.
CBS News - Blanche was previously acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's removal.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House.
CBS News - Blanche oversaw the release of over 2 million files related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation.
WHERE:
CNN - The confirmation vote took place in the U.S. Senate.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation was discussed in Washington.
WHEN:
CNN - Todd Blanche was confirmed on a Saturday.
CBS News - Blanche's confirmation vote occurred early on a Saturday morning.
AP News - Blanche was appointed acting attorney general in April.
WHY:
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Concerns about the "anti-weaponization" fund and the tax immunity deal were central to the opposition from some Republican senators, including Collins and Murkowski.
AP News - Concerns about Blanche's loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department were central to the confirmation debate.
AP News - Concerns about the "anti-weaponization" fund and the tax immunity deal were central to the opposition from some Republican senators, including Collins and Murkowski.
AP News - Concerns about Blanche's loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department were central to the confirmation debate.
AP News - Concerns about the "anti-weaponization" fund and the tax immunity deal were central to the opposition from some Republican senators, including Collins and Murkowski.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Concerns about the "anti-weaponization" fund and the tax immunity deal were central to the opposition from some Republican senators, including Collins and Murkowski.
AP News - Concerns about Blanche's loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department were central to the confirmation debate.
AP News - Concerns about Blanche's loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department were central to the confirmation debate.
AP News - Concerns about Blanche's loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department were central to the confirmation debate.
AP News - Concerns about Blanche's loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department were central to the confirmation debate.
AP News - Concerns about Blanche's loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department were central to the confirmation debate.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Concerns about the "anti-weaponization" fund and the tax immunity deal were central to the opposition from some Republican senators, including Collins and Murkowski.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was part of Trump's effort to reshape the Justice Department.
AP News - Concerns about Blanche's loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department were central to the confirmation debate.
HOW:
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche issued an order late Sunday rescinding his initial May directive that established the "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
AP News - Blanche's confirmation followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that included concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche issued an order late Sunday rescinding his initial May directive that established the "anti-weaponization" fund.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche clarified that the immunity deal applies only to claims arising from already-filed tax returns and covers only Trump, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche issued an order late Sunday rescinding his initial May directive that established the "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and rein in another piece of the settlement designed to shield Trump and his family from IRS tax audits.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche issued an order late Sunday rescinding his initial May directive that established the "anti-weaponization" fund.
AP News - Blanche publicly promised in writing that the department would abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for the president’s allies, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and rein in another piece of the settlement designed to shield Trump and his family from IRS tax audits.
[4:35 AM EDT] - CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators, including Cornyn and Tillis.
CNN - Blanche's confirmation was secured after negotiations with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News - Blanche issued an order rescinding the "anti-weaponization" fund to gain support from skeptical senators.
(UPDATED August 8, 2026 23:17 UTC)
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as attorney general, succeeding Pam Bondi, with a narrow vote of 50 to 49, where two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, joined all Democrats in opposing him. His confirmation came after a contentious battle that raised concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal specifically for Trump and his family, which Blanche clarified only applies to claims from already-filed tax returns. In response to the backlash, Blanche issued an order rescinding his earlier directive that established the controversial fund.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 22:10 UTC)
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as attorney general by a narrow vote of 50 to 49, making him the second attorney general since Trump returned to the White House. Blanche, who previously served as acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's removal, secured his position after Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support just before the vote, and he has promised to abandon Trump's proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. His confirmation comes amid concerns regarding his loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department, which played a significant role in the contentious confirmation process.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 21:19 UTC)
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as attorney general, making him the second person to hold the position since Trump returned to the White House, with his confirmation vote being the narrowest margin at 50 to 49. Blanche expressed his gratitude on social media for the trust President Trump has placed in him and thanked senators for their late-night efforts to secure his confirmation, which was bolstered by Sen. Bill Cassidy's support the day before the vote. In a bid to address concerns about his loyalty and the independence of the Justice Department, Blanche promised to abandon Trump's proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies involved in the January 6 Capitol attack and rescinded the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 20:10 UTC)
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as attorney general, having previously served as Trump's defense lawyer, with crucial support from Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana just before the vote. The confirmation vote was narrowly decided at 50 to 49, with two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, joining all Democrats in opposition, largely due to concerns over the "anti-weaponization" fund and the tax immunity deal. During his confirmation hearing, Blanche declared the "anti-weaponization" fund as "dead" and clarified that the immunity deal pertains only to claims from already-filed tax returns, covering Trump, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 18:18 UTC)
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as attorney general with a narrow vote of 50 to 49, marking the tightest margin since Trump returned to the White House. Blanche, who previously served as acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's removal, has committed to abandoning Trump's proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for his allies and has rescinded an earlier directive related to the "anti-weaponization" fund. His confirmation followed concerns about his loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department, which were central to the debate leading up to the vote.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 16:24 UTC)
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as attorney general, making him the second person to hold this position since Trump returned to the White House. His confirmation vote was a narrow 50 to 49, with two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, joining all Democrats in opposition, while Sen. Bill Cassidy's support the day before proved crucial. The confirmation process was marked by intense debate over Blanche's loyalty to Trump and the independence of the Justice Department, especially regarding his written promise to abandon Trump's proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 15:17 UTC)
Todd Blanche expressed his gratitude on social media for the trust President Trump has placed in him, noting his appreciation for the senators who worked late to confirm him. Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House, passing with a vote of 50 to 49, amid concerns regarding his loyalty and the independence of the Justice Department. He also clarified that the immunity deal he is involved with pertains only to claims from already-filed tax returns and includes Trump, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 14:28 UTC)
Blanche's confirmation to the Justice Department has been secured following a contentious confirmation battle, marked by concerns over a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family. The final vote was a narrow 50 to 49, the closest margin since Trump returned to the White House, and was made possible after Blanche promised to abandon the controversial fund, gaining support from skeptical Republican senators. With his confirmation, Blanche is now positioned to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 12:11 UTC)
Blanche expressed his gratitude on social media for the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in him, noting his appreciation for the senators who worked late to confirm him. His confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House, passing with a vote of 50 to 49, after Sen. Bill Cassidy announced his support just a day before. Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively, despite concerns about his loyalty and the independence of the Justice Department, as he promised to abandon a controversial compensation fund linked to the Capitol attack.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 11:24 UTC)
Blanche's confirmation vote was the narrowest margin since Trump returned to the White House, passing with a vote of 50 to 49 after Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support just a day prior. The confirmation followed a contentious battle that raised concerns about a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a tax immunity deal for Trump and his family, which Blanche stated is now "dead." He clarified that the immunity deal only applies to claims from already-filed tax returns and covers Trump, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization.
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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 10:22 UTC)
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as attorney general by a narrow vote of 50 to 49 in the U.S. Senate, following his previous role as acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's removal. The confirmation, which took place early on a Saturday morning, faced opposition from GOP Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, while Senator Bill Cassidy supported the nomination, and concerns about Blanche's loyalty to Trump were central to the debate. Blanche's confirmation allows him to pursue Trump's agenda more aggressively, and he secured the position after negotiating with Republican senators, including a promise to abandon the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.