Senate Halts Blanche Nomination Over Fund Concerns | Bakersfield News

Senate confirmation for Todd Blanche as attorney general hit a snag over a $1.8 billion fund meant to help victims of government wrongdoing — but lawmakers fear it could be misused by Trump allies or January 6 participants. Blanche’s claim the Trump administration had abandoned the fund wasn’t enough for skeptical senators like John Cornyn, who demanded written assurances it’s truly defunct. Without them, Cornyn threatened to block the nomination, and the vote was postponed until clarity is provided — with accountability over the fund’s future now the critical hurdle. 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/8be305b22e90cb48