Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have endorsed Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after reaching an agreement concerning a proposed “anti-weaponization” fund, according to reports. The agreement appears to have addressed concerns that had threatened to slow or block the nomination.
The nomination was described as back on track after Blanche formally rescinded the payout fund. The dispute centered on a proposal linked to claims that federal agencies had been politically “weaponized,” with critics characterizing the arrangement as a potential slush fund. The available reports do not provide further details about the fund’s structure or intended recipients.
The endorsements remove a significant obstacle to Blanche’s confirmation and represent a victory for President Trump, who had sought support from Republican holdouts. Coverage also indicates that a separate provision protecting Trump from certain tax audits remains in place, despite the resolution of the dispute over the fund.
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