Blanche Nomination Delayed
GOP senators are withholding support over a DOJ fund, stalling Todd Blanche's confirmation.
July 29, 2026 · Updated Jul 29, 9:03pm ET
CNNKey committee vote for Todd Blanche postponed in major blow to his nomination as Trump’s attorney general
CNBCTodd Blanche AG nomination vote by Senate Judiciary postponed amid Trump-IRS settlement concerns
Washington TimesJudiciary Committee postpones vote on Blanche AG nomination
Raw StoryRepublicans postpone Todd Blanche committee vote as questions swirl
The Washington SunJudiciary Committee Delays Blanche Nomination Vote
The Gateway PunditTrump Takes a Swipe at Cornyn as RINO Senator Refuses to Vote to Confirm Blanche – Cornyn Responds (VIDEO)
Al JazeeraTrump’s attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock
NBC NewsSenate committee postpones vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination over disagreements with GOP senators
FOX NewsTrump AG pick Blanche stalled as key Republicans refuse to budge
The GuardianTrump’s pick for US attorney general Todd Blanche in jeopardy as vote postponed
PoliticoTodd Blanche won’t get Thursday vote in Senate Judiciary Committee
Breitbart NewsExclusive—Rep. Jim Jordan: Confirm Todd Blanche
TPMSen. Cornyn Cancels Meeting With Blanche as Confirmation Vote Hangs in Balance
CBS NewsBlanche's nomination for attorney general on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Daily CallerHow A Cancelled Meeting Throws Wrench Into Trump AG Nominee’s Confirmation
MS NOWGOP holdouts force Senate panel to postpone vote on Blanche’s nomination
Roll CallSenate panel postpones Blanche attorney general vote
TownhallTrump Responds to Cornyn's DOJ Ultimatum Ahead of Blanche Confirmation Vote
Daily BeastBetrayed Republican Senator Threatens Trump DOJ Humiliation
ABC NewsBlanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement
Epoch TimesCornyn Poised to Delay or Derail Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination
Joe.My.God.Cornyn And Tillis Threaten To Sink Blanche Nomination
Associated PressSenate panel delays vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general as key Republicans withhold support
Daily KosTrump’s Texas Senate endorsement is coming back to bite him
The Texas TribuneCornyn imperils Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
AlterNetGOP senator abruptly halts meeting after Trump pick ignores demand to kill slush fund
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What happened
The Senate Judiciary CommitteeSenate Committee on the Judiciarystanding committee of the United States Senate postponed its planned Thursday vote on Todd Blanche
Todd BlancheAmerican attorney (born 1974)’s nomination to become U.S. attorney general, stalling a key step toward confirming President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer as permanent Justice Department chief. Republican Sens. John Cornyn
John CornynAmerican politician and attorney (born 1952) of Texas and Thom Tillis
Thom TillisAmerican politician (born 1960) of North Carolina withheld support, and either senator’s opposition could block the nomination in committee. Cornyn demanded written assurances killing a $1.8 billion DOJ anti-weaponization fund tied to Trump’s IRS settlement. He also canceled a Wednesday meeting with Blanche after saying DOJ’s proposal was inadequate.
Blanche DOJ Fight
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Aug 2Blanche Confirmation FightMostly Left
- Aug 1Trump, Blanche Fund FightBalanced
- Jul 31Trump, Cornyn StandoffLeans Left
- Jul 30Trump, Blanche, Senate FightBalanced
- Jul 29Blanche Nomination Delayed (this story)Leans Left
