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Tillis Wins a Round in Todd Blanche Confirmation Fight with Trump

If Todd Blanche is confirmed as attorney general and a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund never materializes, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis would gain another political victory.

Published Aug 3, 2026, 6:09 PM EDT | WFMZZ

In the Senate confirmation process for Todd Blanche to become attorney general, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis prevailed in a dispute involving Donald Trump. Should Blanche be approved and the nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund never come to fruition, it would count as another win for Tillis.