US senators grill Blanche over ‘slush fund’ deal as he seeks attorney general confirmation

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, addressing questions about a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and allegations of Justice Department politicization. Multiple Epstein abuse survivors attended the hearing, and senators from both parties exchanged partisan criticisms. The Republican-led committee is split after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.