Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche formally withdrew former President Trump's proposed $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund, which could have compensated Capitol riot defendants and shielded Trump's family from IRS audits. This move clears the way for Blanche's permanent confirmation by US senators.
Former US Attorney General Bondi testified before the US House Oversight Committee on the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case documents, facing criticism over alleged withholding and identification of victims. Democrats accused her of being evasive, while Republicans sought full document disclosure.
US Attorney General testified before Congress regarding a $1.8 billion settlement fund, facing scrutiny over its potential disbursement to Trump campaign donors and January 6th rioters. He stated the fund aims to compensate victims of political 'politicization' and will be managed independently.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said developers will no longer be investigated or charged unless they knowingly help third parties commit crimes.
The gunman who opened fire during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel is not cooperating with investigators, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a CNN interview. The shooting occurred Saturday during the dinner attended by President Donald Trump. A Secret Service officer was wounded, and the shooter, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was detained with multiple firearms.
