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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026United States

Senate vote on Todd Blanche nomination delayed over IRS settlement concerns

The Senate Judiciary Committee has postponed a vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general due to Republican concerns regarding a legal settlement between President Trump and the IRS. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are seeking written assurances that a controversial 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' will not be created and that tax audit immunity for the president is limited in scope.

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Why It Matters

The confirmation of the next attorney general is currently stalled, impacting the timeline for filling a key cabinet position responsible for overseeing the Department of Justice.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a scheduled vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
  • Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are withholding support pending further assurances regarding a legal settlement.
  • The settlement involves a $10 billion lawsuit filed by President Trump against the IRS.
  • The settlement included a now-scrapped plan for a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' intended to compensate individuals for alleged DOJ wrongdoing.
  • The settlement includes an agreement providing the president and his family immunity from certain tax audits.
  • Senators Cornyn and Tillis are demanding written confirmation that the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' will not be created.
  • Senator Cornyn is requesting that the tax immunity agreement be modified to clarify it only covers existing audits and not 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 by the president.

Who's Mentioned

personJohn Cornyn“Republican Senator from Texas”organizationInternal Revenue Service“IRS, party to the lawsuit settlement”organizationSenate Judiciary Committee“Committee overseeing the confirmation process”personThom Tillis“Republican Senator”personTodd Blanche“Nominee for attorney general”personKen Paxton“Texas Attorney General”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”