Blanche Clears Hurdle on Nomination | Lincoln News

Acting AG Todd Blanche is on track for confirmation after resolving the biggest hurdle: a nearly $2 billion fund tied to January 6th that could have paid defendants. Blanche issued a formal rescission, calming Republican senators Cornyn and Tillis who had blocked his nomination. The fund, part of a Trump-era IRS lawsuit settlement, raised alarms over potential payouts to rioters — sparking lawsuits from Capitol police and ex-JD staffers. Blanche’s memo clarified the fund’s scope, reassuring senators it’s limited to specific plaintiffs. With their concerns eased, they’re now backing his advancement. The Senate Judiciary Committee vote is set for Tuesday morning — and Blanche appears poised to win confirmation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ee89ee73b04133c