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Todd Blanche faces Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny over his nomination as attorney general, with key Republicans undecided. Issues include his close relationship with President Trump, investigations into Trump's political opponents, and the department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.

Senate Republicans are assessing whether the Trump administration's cancellation of a $1.8 billion fund for politically prosecuted allies eases concerns about advancing immigration legislation. Democrats aim to permanently block the fund, which was paused by the Justice Department and dropped by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The immigration bill, stalled by Republican objections, faces uncertainty as lawmakers await clarity on the fund's fate.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to return to Capitol Hill as the Trump administration pauses plans for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claim unjust investigations. The fund, criticized for potentially including payouts to Jan. 6 rioters, faces legal challenges and Republican backlash, prompting a reconsideration of its implementation.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to testify before the House Appropriations Committee as the Trump administration pauses plans for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claim unjust investigations or prosecutions. The fund, which could include payouts to participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, faces legal challenges and Republican opposition, with courts temporarily blocking it and lawmakers demanding restrictions or cancellation.