In a closed-door Senate Republican meeting, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced intense backlash regarding a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, which drew accusations of self-dealing and derailed an immigration funding vote. Senators reportedly “blasted” and “screamed at the attorney general,” expressing concern that the fund appeared to be a deal President Trump made with himself. This significant Republican opposition signals a potential “full-on revolt” if the administration does not modify the fund before Congress reconvenes.
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Democrats are seeking to block a reported settlement between the IRS and former President Donald Trump concerning a leak of his tax information, arguing that the agreement is unconstitutional and lacks the necessary opposing parties for a valid lawsuit. Nearly 100 House Democrats have filed an amicus brief demanding the dismissal of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, asserting that the proposed $1.7 billion federal fund to resolve the case improperly benefits the former president and bypasses judicial oversight. This action highlights ongoing Democratic efforts to scrutinize instances where they believe Trump personally benefited from his presidency, with leaders emphasizing concerns about potential “corrupt self-dealing” and violations of Congress’s power of the purse.
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John Q. Hosedrinker