Acting Attorney General Blanche Meets with GOP Senators Over DOJ Fund Amid Congressional Pushback

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is meeting with Republican senators to discuss a controversial $1.8 billion Department of Justice fund established as part of President Donald Trump's lawsuit settlement against the IRS. The fund aims to compensate individuals claiming prosecutorial overreach during the Biden administration, including those involved in the 2021 Capitol riot.

By Dan Mangan,Emily Wilkins · CNBC · May 21, 2026, 16:04 UTC

Topics: Capitol riot DOJ federal funding political opposition

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