Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche tells lawmakers that a “Trump ‘slush fund’” plan is “officially dead,” according to reporting from multiple outlets. The comments come as Blanche’s nomination advances in the Senate, with the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled to vote on his confirmation on Tuesday. The sources describe the statement as Blanche responding to questions or allegations connected to the alleged slush fund. Beyond his remarks, the reporting focuses on the procedural next step in the confirmation process, highlighting that committee consideration is set to occur shortly. The articles do not indicate that Blanche’s statement changes the committee’s timetable, but it places his position directly before senators who will decide whether to move the nomination forward. Overall, the coverage centers on Blanche’s assurance that the alleged effort is no longer active and on the imminent committee vote that will determine the nomination’s progress in the Senate.