The US acting attorney general said Sunday he had reached an agreement with lawmakers and issued an order officially scrapping a $1.8-billion compensation fund that has led to a standoff over his Senate confirmation. Cornyn and Tillis have said they will withhold support for Blanche until President Donald Trump's administration rescinds plans for a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund for people claiming they have been victims of politically motivated prosecutions. A signed order attached to Blanche's post said: "The Attorney General's May 18, 2026 Order establishing the Anti-Weaponization Fund... is rescinded and shall have no force or effect. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe anti-weaponization fund stemmed from an extraordinary settlement between Trump and his administration over the illegal disclosure of his tax records. Trump said Thursday he could temporarily withdraw the nomination of Blanche -- his former personal lawyer -- and renominate him after Cornyn and Tillis leave office in January.