1776 fund
Coverage of 1776 fund in the Nexus archive.
- US senators grill Todd Blanche over ‘slush fund’ deal and Epstein files at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces Senate Judiciary Committee questions during his confirmation hearing over a 'slush fund' deal and Jeffrey Epstein-related files. Lawmakers, including Republicans, challenged the $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and new information on Epstein's associates. The confirmation process is uncertain due to the committee's split and pending decisions from key senators.
- US senators grill Blanche over ‘slush fund’ deal as he seeks attorney general confirmation
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced questions during his confirmation hearing over a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund linked to a Trump lawsuit against the IRS. Senators, including key Republicans, challenged the fund's legitimacy, while discussions about Jeffrey Epstein's associates and partisan tensions marked the hearing.