4 Takeaways From Acting AG Blanche’s First Senate Testimony
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, addressing questions about the newly announced Anti-Weaponization Fund. This fund, aimed at compensating victims of politicized lawfare, has drawn skepticism from some senators who question its legitimacy. Blanche also discussed issues related to Medicaid fraud and the release of sensitive information regarding sexual abuse victims.
- ▪Blanche announced an Anti-Weaponization Fund of almost $1.8 billion during his Senate testimony.
- ▪Senate Chairwoman Susan Collins expressed skepticism about the fund, questioning its appropriateness.
- ▪Blanche stated that anyone can apply for compensation if they believe they are a victim of weaponization, with claims evaluated by a commission.
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Home – Political News – 4 Takeaways From Acting AG Blanche’s First Senate Testimony news 4 Takeaways From Acting AG Blanche’s First Senate Testimony Fred Lucas • May 19, 2026 Print Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies during the Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing titled “A Review of the President’s FY2027 Budget Request for the Department of Justice,” on May 19. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else…
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