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Trump threatens fund revival over GOP block of AG nominee

Published 3 August 2026

President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum on Saturday, August 1, threatening to revive a controversial $1.8 billion fund if two Republican senators do not cease their blockade of his nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche.

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