Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced skeptical questioning during a Senate confirmation hearing about a scrapped fund to compensate President Donald Trump's allies and a tax immunity deal for Trump. Lawmakers, including Sen. John Cornyn, raised concerns the fund could be revived, while Blanche asserted it was not moving forward and confirmed tax immunity remains in place. Critics accused Blanche of acting as Trump's personal lawyer and undermining the Justice Department's independence.