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Blanche rescinds Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, removing hurdle from attorney general nominee’s confirmation
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Isabelle D’Antonio, Morgan Rimmer, Hannah Rabinowitz , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 8 billion fund, a move that follows pressure from Senate Republicans.
Todd Blanche, nominee for attorney general, has taken a step that may ease his path to confirmation. 8 billion fund, a move that follows pressure from Senate Republicans. The decision was announced late Sunday, with Blanche noting that he and his team had met with committee members and senators to address concerns.
An order attached to his announcement stated that the Anti-Weaponization Fund is rescinded, effective immediately. Further details on this development are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, a local CBS affiliate. The decision may impact Blanche's nomination, which had been threatened by Senate Republicans over the controversial fund.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Todd Blanche, nominee for attorney general, has taken a step that may ease his path to confirmation. He has formally rescinded a $1.8 billion fund, a move that follows pressure from Senate…
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