President Trump's tax audit immunity still in place as Blanche's path to confirmation clears

In negotiations with Republican senators whose support he needs to be confirmed as attorney general, Todd Blanche formally rescinded a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump’s political allies.

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National story. 62 articles from 21 sources. Updated Aug 7, 2026.

Part of Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general

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Left

5 sources
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 7, 2026

Trump still has that IRS immunity. Don’t be fooled

TimeLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

Todd Blanche Kept Trump’s Tax Audit Shield. It Could Erase a $100 Million IRS Bill

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 3, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

As Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 3, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

As Todd Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Bangor Daily News
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

The Latest: Blanche's assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in place

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

The Latest: Blanche’s assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in place

Center

11 sources
Ran by 48 outlets· WUSA9, WFAA Dallas, +46 more
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President Trump's tax audit immunity still in place as Blanche's path to confirmation clears

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, WTOP Washington DC, +1 more
WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 4, 2026

The Latest: Blanche's assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in place

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 4, 2026

The Latest: Blanche’s assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in place

The RepublicCenter· Aug 4, 2026

The Latest: Blanche’s assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in place

Right

5 sources

Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

TribliveLean Right· Aug 3, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

As Todd Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Aug 3, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

As Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Jonesboro Sun, Winchester Star, +1 more
Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

The Latest: Blanche's assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in place

Winchester StarLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

The Latest: Blanche's assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in place

Daily JournalLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

The Latest: Blanche’s assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in place

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