August 4, 2026 · Personnel, Competence & Administrative Failure

Confirmed

Susan Collins Says She Will Vote Against Todd Blanche, Leaving His Attorney General Confirmation One Vote Short

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced on the evening of Aug. 4, 2026 that she will vote against confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department permanently, hours after the Senate...

August 4, 2026 · Information Integrity, Press & Democratic Norms

Well supported

Blanche Told Faith Leaders on a Private Call He Will Act to Restrict Abortion Pills — Going Further Than He Told Senators

On a July 30, 2026 White House Faith Office call with religious leaders, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he wants the Dobbs decision to "become permanent in every single state" and that he is working "hand in...

August 2, 2026 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing

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Blanche Declares There Is "No Fund" for Trump Allies, Winning Over the Republicans Blocking His Attorney General Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order on Sunday evening, Aug. 2, 2026 stating "beyond any doubt, that there is no Fund" — the $1.8 billion pool announced in the settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the...

July 31, 2026 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing

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Trump Threatens to Revive $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Over Blanche Fight

President Trump said July 31 he would push to revive the roughly $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization' fund if Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis continue blocking Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, Newsweek...