US senators grill Blanche over ‘slush fund’ deal as he seeks attorney general confirmation

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 1,539

Last Updated: 8 hours, 41 minutes ago

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WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche vowed Wednesday to lawmakers on Capitol Hill that if he is confirmed for the top post, the Justice Department would not oppose an effort in Congress to permanently ban a controversial “anti-weaponization” fund.

Blanche also said he would consider any new information brought forward to the government about deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his ring of powerful associates. Multiple Epstein abuse survivors attended the Blanche confirmation hearing, some …

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