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Blanche poised for confirmation vote after he kills Trump's fund

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will likely advance to a full Senate confirmation vote after he rescinded the order setting up President Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund Sunday.Why it matters: Blanche's Sunday order has won over Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who had held out on voting for Trump's pick. State of…

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Acting Attorney General Blanche Rescinds ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Before Confirmation Vote

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Acting Attorney General Blanche Rescinds ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Before Confirmation Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded an order establishing the “anti-weaponization” fund, paving the way for his confirmation ahead of a key Senate committee vote on Tuesday, after Republican senators stalled his nomination over concerns about the fund. Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina had held up…

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