Trump’s attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated on Sunday that he had reached an agreement with lawmakers, officially terminating a US$1.8 billion compensation fund that had stalled his Senate confirmation. This development occurred after the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on his nomination due to disagreements with Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina.

Both Cornyn and Tillis have vowed to support Blanche only if the Trump administration cancels the contentious anti-weaponisation fund for those claiming to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions. In a statement on X, Blanche affirmed, "My team and I have met with committee members and Senators over the past several weeks and addressed any concerns or outstanding questions."

He further clarified: "We have enjoyed good faith discussions, and as a result issue the following order and update with regard to the May IRS settlement." According to the signed order attached to his post, "The Attorney General's May 18, 2026 Order establishing the Anti-Weaponization Fund... is rescinded and shall have no force or effect.

This Order establishes, beyond any doubt, that there is no Fund." The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche's nomination on Tuesday.