Todd Blanche Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's attorney general bid.
August 4, 2026 · Updated Aug 4, 8:14pm ET
The New York TimesTodd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Nearing Confirmation as Attorney General
CBS NewsSenate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general
New York PostTodd Blanche attorney general nomination clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Daily BeastCowardly Republican Senator Admits Being Stampeded by Trump
The Washington SunBlanche Clears Crucial Committee Vote With Confirmation Still on Thin Ice
Washington TimesSen. Collins to vote against Blanche, narrowing GOP’s margin for confirmation
AlterNetCollins' critics foaming at the mouth as Blanche vote hangs 'by a thread'
ABC NewsGOP Sen. Collins said she'll vote 'no' on Todd Blanche's AG nomination
FOX NewsCollins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation
PBS NewsHourNews Wrap: Blanche nomination clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Christian Science MonitorOn Blanche vote, Cornyn and Tillis say their holdout was about principle
Epoch TimesBlanche Nomination Advances to Senate Floor Vote
Los Angeles TimesBlanche's attorney general nomination passes first test, now faces full Senate vote
CNBCSen. Susan Collins will oppose Blanche, a critical blow for Trump's AG pick
Western JournalTodd Blanche's Nomination Takes Major Step Forward After Clearing Senate Judiciary Committee Vote
CNNTodd Blanche nomination hanging by thread after he advances out of committee
Straight Arrow NewsSenate Republicans advance Blanche nomination for attorney general
Deseret NewsSen. John Curtis says he’ll vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
The GuardianTodd Blanche’s attorney general nomination will advance to full US Senate vote
PoliticoCollins to oppose Blanche
Washington ExaminerSusan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche nomination for attorney general
Common Dreams'Guess Senate Republicans Have the Votes': Facing Tough Reelection, Collins to Oppose Blanche
NewsweekTodd Blanche's AG Nomination Hangs in the Balance Amid New Abortion Comments
Breitbart NewsBlanche Nomination for Attorney General Advances to Senate Floor
Raw StoryTodd Blanche confirmation in peril as key senator comes out against him
The American ConservativeActing AG Blanche Cancels Anti-Weaponization Fund
MS NOWCollins says she’ll oppose Blanche, who can only afford to lose 1 more Republican Senate vote
NewsmaxCollins Becomes First Senate Republican to Oppose Blanche Nomination
Joe.My.God.Collins Claims She'll Vote Against Confirming Blanche
TownhallA Key Senator Just Came Out Against Todd Blanche's Confirmation
Daily KosTodd Blanche promises national abortion ban as attorney general
The FederalistSenate Advances Todd Blanche Nomination for Attorney General
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What happened
Todd Blanche
Todd BlancheAmerican attorney (born 1974)’s nomination for attorney general is headed to the full Senate after the Judiciary CommitteeSenate Committee on the Judiciarystanding committee of the United States Senate advanced it 12-10, and Sen. John Curtis
John R. CurtisAmerican politician (born 1960) has said he will vote to confirm him. Blanche secured committee support from Republican holdouts Thom Tillis
Thom TillisAmerican politician (born 1960) and John Cornyn after putting in writing that the Justice Department would rescind parts of a settlement tied to President Trump’s IRS lawsuit and would not revive a nearly $1.8 billion fund. Democrats remain opposed, leaving Blanche able to lose only two Republicans if the vote is party-line.
Blanche DOJ Fight
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Aug 6Todd Blanche Confirmation Hits SnagsLeans Left
- Aug 6IRS Union Sues Over Audit DealMostly Left
- Aug 4Todd Blanche Nomination (this story)Balanced
- Aug 3Blanche Secures GOP DealLeans Left
- Aug 2Blanche Confirmation FightMostly Left
