Don’t Believe Todd Blanche About Trump’s Slush Fund From Hell

The attorney general nominee did not kill off Trump’s egregiously corrupt fund, even if he duped Sens. Cornyn and Tillis into thinking he had.

Critics say the latest language raises more questions about Trump’s IRS shield and could open the door for slush funds in the future

Democrats say agreement – which clears way for Blanche’s confirmation – makes promises president can easily reverse A compromise between Todd Blanche and two Republican senators that potentially cleared the way for Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general is weak, Democrats and several experts said, as it makes promi

DEK: Two GOP senators agreed to support Blanche after the Justice Department formally rescinded the proposed $1.8 billion fund.

Did Todd Blanche Actually Kill Trump’s Slush Fund?  New York Magazine

Legal experts told Newsweek there are lingering questions about Blanche's deal with Republican senators to advance his nomination.

Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said Monday they will now vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general after Blanche rescinded the "anti-weaponization fund" late Sunday night.

"From the outset, we were clear that we needed a written document addressing our concerns on the IRS audit agreement and the anti-weaponization fund," Cornyn (R-Texas) and Tillis (R-NC) said in a joint statement.

Todd Blanche drops $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund before vote  USA Today

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded the order setting up President Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund Sunday, a move aimed at ending a Republican blockade of his confirmation that leaves the underlying settlement unresolved. Why it matters: Blanche has faced unusual resistance from two Senate R

Blanche Rescinds Trump's 'Slush Fund'  CNN

The nominee’s latest move marked an important development, but instead of resolving the broader controversy, it generated a new set of questions.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds President Trump's anti-weaponization fund ahead of his confirmation hearing. And, the president calls off strikes on Iran over a potential deal.

Two Republican senators wanted a written guarantee that Trump would not revive a controversial proposal.

Trump had said as recently as last week that the $1.8 b. "anti-weaponization" fund was dead.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced late Sunday that he formally rescinded President Donald Trump's so-called anti-weaponization fund.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche took a key step towards confirmation after meeting demands to rein in a settlement deal President Donald Trump reached with the IRS this year.

After a weekslong standoff between senators and the Trump administration, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Sunday night that the parties had reached a deal and issued an order “officially” rescinding a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. “My team and I have met with committee members and Senators over t

Todd Blanche formally rescinds fund for Trump supporters after GOP senators threatened to block his attorney general bid

Trump Threatens To Keep Todd Blanche As Acting Attorney General, Push Ahead Slush Fund  HuffPost