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Collins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation

August 4, 2026

Collins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she will vote against Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general, citing the anti-weaponization fund and DOJ independence.

Reporter's Notebook: Inside the Senate showdown over Trump's push to scrap August recess

August 4, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Inside the Senate showdown over Trump's push to scrap August recess

Trump wants the Senate to skip August recess until it passes the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, but John Thune says no.

Trump's AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

August 4, 2026

Trump's AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

Todd Blanche's committee vote hinged on a deal with Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, but Senate Republicans remain divided on his path to confirmation.

Trump's AG pick off life support after key Republican rebels relent

August 3, 2026

Trump's AG pick off life support after key Republican rebels relent

Todd Blanche's AG confirmation has new life after Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said they were satisfied with the deal to kill the anti-weaponization fund.

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

August 3, 2026

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

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche took a key step towards confirmation after meeting demands to rein in a settlement deal President Donald Trump reached with the IRS this year.

Trump blasts rogue GOP senators for blocking Blanche nomination, vows anti-weaponization bill fight

August 1, 2026

Trump blasts rogue GOP senators for blocking Blanche nomination, vows anti-weaponization bill fight

Trump vows to keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and revive the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund if John Cornyn and Thom Tillis block him.

Critics rage at rogue red-state senators for blocking Todd Blanche after backing Biden's pick

July 31, 2026

Critics rage at rogue red-state senators for blocking Todd Blanche after backing Biden's pick

John Cornyn and Thom Tillis face fierce Republican backlash for blocking Todd Blanche's confirmation after both voted to confirm Merrick Garland.

Trump unloads on Cornyn, ties AG nomination fight to bitter Texas primary

July 31, 2026

Trump unloads on Cornyn, ties AG nomination fight to bitter Texas primary

Trump accuses Sen. John Cornyn of blocking Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation over the anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity disputes.

WATCH: GOP holdout rejects Trump threat as AG nominee standoff explodes

July 30, 2026

WATCH: GOP holdout rejects Trump threat as AG nominee standoff explodes

Thom Tillis dismissed Trump's threat to withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, saying the White House must honor a prior commitment.

Trump threatens to yank his own AG nominee as GOP revolt grows

July 30, 2026

Trump threatens to yank his own AG nominee as GOP revolt grows

Trump threatened to withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination until John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office, escalating a standoff over his tax settlement.