- The confirmation vote for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has been postponed due to a standoff between Republican senators and the White House/Department of Justice.
- Senators, led by John Cornyn, are demanding the DoJ formally abandon a proposed $1.776 billion "weaponization fund" and a provision granting Donald Trump perpetual immunity from IRS audits.
- The "weaponization fund," intended to address claims of government "weaponization," is widely criticized as a "slush fund" that could benefit Trump's allies, potentially including January 6 rioters.
- Despite the administration stating the fund is "dead," senators are concerned its text could still require its establishment and oppose the IRS audit immunity for Trump.
- Senator Cornyn insists his opposition is based on principle, not personal animus, aiming to ensure fair treatment in government settlements.
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