Todd Blanche Nomination Advances to Full Senate Vote After Committee Deal

Pittsburgh, PA, August 4, 2026 —

Washington D.C. – The nomination of Todd Blanche for the permanent position of Attorney General has cleared a significant hurdle, securing enough votes in the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance to a full Senate vote. The breakthrough came after a compromise was reached with two Republican senators who had previously voiced objections.

These senators’ concerns were reportedly tied to a settlement involving a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Additionally, their apprehension extended to a fund designated for compensating allies of Donald Trump. Details regarding the specifics of the settlement and the fund were not fully elaborated upon in the available information.

The agreement between Blanche’s supporters and the two Republican senators paved the way for the committee’s approval. The exact nature of the deal struck to address their concerns has not been publicly disclosed, but it was sufficient to gain their support for advancing the nomination.

With the Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval, Todd Blanche’s nomination now proceeds to the broader Senate for consideration. A full Senate vote will determine whether he will be confirmed for the permanent role of Attorney General. The timeline for this full Senate vote was not provided.

Todd Blanche has been serving in an acting capacity as Attorney General. The advancement of his nomination signifies a step towards potentially solidifying his leadership position within the department. Further developments will await the outcome of the upcoming full Senate vote.

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