NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Republican senators agree to support Todd Blanche for Attorney General following deal on compensation fund
Two Republican senators have dropped their opposition to the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General after reaching an agreement regarding a proposed fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump. This decision ends a legislative impasse and clears a path for the confirmation process to proceed in the Senate.
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The of the Attorney General determines the leadership and policy direction of the U.S. Department of Justice, which oversees federal law enforcement and legal representation for the government.
Key Facts
- Two Republican senators announced they will support Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General.
- The senators previously threatened to block the confirmation.
- The agreement was reached following a deal regarding a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump.
- The announcement was made on Monday.
Who's Mentioned
personPam Bondi“Former official fired in April”personJohn Cornyn“Republican Senator from Texas who negotiated the deal”organizationJustice Department“Federal department led by the Attorney General”organizationSenate Judiciary Committee“Committee responsible for advancing the nomination”organizationTrump Organization“Entity covered by the tax audit immunity agreement”personThom Tillis“Republican Senator from North Carolina who negotiated the deal”personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General and nominee for permanent Attorney General”personAdam Schiff“Democratic Senator who criticized the deal”personRepublican senators“Senators who previously opposed the nomination”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”