Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has moved closer to Senate confirmation after formally withdrawing a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" and narrowing tax protections related to a settlement with the IRS.
A spokeswoman for Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, confirmed that an agreement had been reached, which had been holding up Blanche's nomination. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., had previously expressed concerns.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche's nomination on Tuesday.
"My team and I have met with committee members and Senators over the past several weeks and addressed any concerns or outstanding questions," Blanche stated Sunday. "We have enjoyed good faith discussions, and as a result issue the following order and update with regard to the May IRS settlement. The Department always welcomes and appreciates productive engagement with all members of Congress."
Blanche's order rescinded the directive that established the fund on May 18 and clarified that tax-related protections within the IRS settlement apply only retroactively, not to future filings. This appears to address concerns about audit immunity for the Trump family.