Cornyn and Tillis had withheld their support for Blanche over concerns regarding the fund, which was intended to compensate individuals who claimed they were unfairly prosecuted by previous administrations. Although Blanche testified in June that the Justice Department would not implement the fund, Cornyn and Tillis insisted on seeing the commitment in writing before endorsing his nomination. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)In a statement, Blanche said the order came after “good faith discussions” with members of Congress. The accompanying Justice Department order formally rescinds a May 18, 2026 order that created the framework for the fund. The document also narrows the scope of a separate provision from the settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS.