Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies, sparking controversy and criticism from Democrats. The fund is designed to pay allies of the Republican president who believe they were targeted politically. Blanche's testimony before a Senate appropriations subcommittee is expected to address the Trump administration's budget request for the Justice Department.