Todd Blanche acting AG confirmation process

Murkowski will oppose Blanche, threatening his confirmation

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Acting US Attorney General Blanche rescinds ’anti-weaponization’ fund before confirmation vote

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Todd Blanche moves closer to confirmation after rescinding $1.8B fund

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Weg für Todd Blanche als US-Justizminister ist frei

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Trump AG Pick Blanche Faces Senate Hurdle Over Tax Settlement

Cornyn meeting with Blanche canceled ahead of key Judiciary Committee vote

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With Blanche Nomination at Stake, Payouts to Trump Allies Continue

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Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice was scrapping the anti-weaponization fund.

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A federal judge issued a decision to temporarily halt the $1.8 billion fund plan.

On May 29, 2026, a federal judge's decision temporarily halted the $1.8 billion fund plan. This fund was intended to compensate individuals who believed they were targeted by the justice system for no reason.

The fund plan emerged from a settlement involving a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump against the IRS. It had faced backlash from both Democratic and Republican politicians due to concerns that it could provide unfair compensation to individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

The US Department of Justice announced the $1.8 billion fund plan to compensate individuals targeted by the justice system.

On May 18, the US Department of Justice announced a plan for an $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate individuals who believed they were targeted by the justice system for no reason.

Senator John Cornyn lost a Republican primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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President Donald Trump dismissed US Attorney General Pam Bondi.

In April, US President Donald Trump dismissed Pam Bondi from her position as US Attorney General.

Following her dismissal, Todd Blanche, who had previously served as her deputy, took over the duties of the office and began serving as acting US Attorney General.

Todd Blanche was nominated for attorney general by President Donald Trump.

In June 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche for the position of Attorney General. Blanche, who previously served as deputy attorney general, took over the duties of the office in an acting capacity after the departure of Pam Bondi.

Thom Tillis announced his retirement

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Todd Blanche was appointed as acting US Attorney General.

Todd Blanche assumed the role of acting US Attorney General after US President Donald Trump dismissed Pam Bondi from the position in April.

The 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' was established under a settlement resolving the Trump vs. IRS lawsuit.

The 'anti-weaponization fund' was established as part of a settlement resolving a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The lawsuit concerned the illegal leaking of his tax records by an agency contractor.

The fund, which was valued at approximately $1.8 billion, was intended to compensate individuals who claimed they had been unfairly targeted by federal agencies or suffered from government 'lawfare.' It was announced in May as part of the settlement agreement.

US President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Epstein survivor says acting AG Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending' during meeting

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