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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsJuly 29, 2026United States

Senate vote on Todd Blanche nomination delayed over IRS settlement concerns

The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a scheduled vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after two Republican senators demanded written assurances regarding a controversial tax settlement involving President Donald Trump. The senators are seeking clarity on the status of a proposed $1.776 billion compensation fund and the scope of tax audit immunity granted to the president.

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Why It Matters

The delay impacts the timeline for confirming the next attorney general, as the nominee's path depends on resolving legislative concerns regarding a $10 billion lawsuit settlement between the president and the IRS.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
  • Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are withholding support pending written assurances regarding a tax settlement.
  • The settlement involves a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the IRS.
  • The settlement includes immunity from tax audits for the president and his family.
  • A proposed $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' was previously announced but the Justice Department stated in June it would not move forward.
  • Senators are demanding written confirmation that the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' will not be created.
  • Sen. Cornyn is requesting that the tax immunity agreement be modified to exclude future tax filings.
  • The Justice Department provided new language to the senators on Wednesday evening to address their concerns.
  • A federal judge recently criticized the settlement, suggesting it involved self-dealing.

Who's Mentioned

personJohn Cornyn“Republican Senator from Texas”organizationJustice Department“Federal department involved in negotiations”organizationInternal Revenue Service“Party to the lawsuit settlement”organizationSenate Judiciary Committee“Committee overseeing the nomination”personThom Tillis“Republican Senator”personTodd Blanche“Nominee for attorney general”personKen Paxton“Texas Attorney General”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”