Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Blanche wins support from GOP holdouts after scrapping fund

Season 2026 Episode 158 | 4m 58s

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle in his push to permanently lead the Department of Justice. He reached a deal with two GOP senators who had said they would block his nomination. Blanche put into writing that the DOJ is scrapping a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that could have provided settlements to the Trump allies, including Jan. 6 rioters. Ali Rogin reports.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
August 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make deal 'before decapitation'
Wildfires destroy hundreds of buildings, displace tens of thousands in Washington state
News Wrap: Michigan reports 2 deaths related to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Contentious Michigan Senate primary divides Democrats over direction of party
What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democratic primary voters not playing it safe
Sen. Moreno calls on ex-son-in-law Rep. Miller to resign amid domestic abuse allegations
Unaccompanied migrant children at risk of losing legal representation
How Iranians are living through months of war and government crackdowns