Cornyn and Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on "anti-weaponization" fund

TL;DR

Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
The support comes after an agreement to end the "anti-weaponization" fund and clarify tax immunity terms.
The Justice Department has issued a formal order terminating the fund.
The audit settlement is confirmed to be limited to the plaintiffs and defendants in the lawsuit.
This resolution clears a major hurdle for Blanche's confirmation in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The "anti-weaponization" fund was part of a settlement between Mr. Trump and the IRS.
Concerns were raised that the fund could allow individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement to receive taxpayer funds.
Mr. Trump continued to defend the fund, stating it could have given 'solace' to those unfairly targeted by the government.

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