Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche Nomination for Attorney General
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. The committee's vote, which was along party lines, followed an agreement where Blanche consented to terminate a controversial "anti-weaponization fund" he negotiated. Democrats expressed concerns about Blanche's loyalty…
St. Louis, MO, August 4, 2026 —
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. The committee’s vote on the nomination was conducted along party lines.
The advancement of Blanche’s nomination followed an agreement where he consented to terminate a controversial “anti-weaponization fund.” The details of this fund were negotiated by Blanche.
Members of the Democratic party on the committee voiced concerns regarding potential implications for the Justice Department’s independence. These concerns were specifically linked to Blanche’s expressed loyalty to President Trump.
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