House Appropriations Subcommittee

The Trump administration has abandoned a $1.77 billion fund to compensate individuals claiming wrongful prosecution by the Justice Department, a move that may facilitate Senate debate on a $70 billion immigration and deportation funding package. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the DOJ will not proceed with the fund, which was part of a legal settlement between Trump and the IRS.

The Trump administration has abandoned a $1.77 billion fund intended to compensate individuals claiming wrongful prosecution by the Justice Department. This decision may facilitate Senate debate on a $70 billion immigration and deportation funding package. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the DOJ will not proceed with the fund, aligning with statements by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

The Trump administration has abandoned plans to use $1.77 billion in taxpayer funds to compensate individuals claiming wrongful prosecution by the Justice Department. This decision may facilitate Senate debate on a $70 billion immigration and deportation funding package.

The Trump administration has scrapped plans to use nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer dollars for a fund to pay individuals who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Justice Department. The decision may allow the Senate to debate a $70 billion immigration and deportation funding package. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the reversal, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggested it could facilitate progress on the immigration bill.

Todd Blanche, acting attorney general, stated during a House Appropriations subcommittee appearance that the order shielding the Trump family from audits will remain. The statement was made in a Tuesday hearing.

The Trump administration will discontinue its $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' after criticism, per acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The fund's cancellation follows Republican opposition and a court order halting its administration, though Blanche defended its purpose as addressing government weaponization concerns raised by President Trump.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings about the Trump administration’s diplomatic efforts, facing criticism from a Democratic lawmaker over the impact of Elon Musk’s involvement in dismantling USAID programs. Protests occurred during his testimony, and the Senate discussed funding for immigration enforcement amid a paused $1.776 billion settlement for Trump allies.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing. Live coverage is available for the event.

Donald Trump has renominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) after he was previously fired for opposing plans to abolish the agency. Hamilton was dismissed as acting administrator last year after testifying against abolition plans at a House hearing. He had stated that eliminating Fema is not in the best interests of the American people.