Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday that the Justice Department was no longer moving forward with its “anti-weaponization” fund, but he defended its creation. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro has more. Source link
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed Tuesday that the Justice Department will not be moving forward with the nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, but declined to say he would put that in writing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on this and the Epstein investigation. Source link
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that the Justice Department is not moving forward with its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “We’re not moving forward with the fund, period,” Blanche said during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing, vowing that would … Read more
A new biography titled “An Inconvenient Widow” by veteran journalist Lois Romano looks at the crucial influence Mary Todd Lincoln had in her husband’s rise to the presidency, and the failures of those around her following President Lincoln’s assassination. Romano joins “The Takeout” to dispel misconceptions about the former first lady. Source link
Screaming, yelling and accusations of self-dealing. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. That’s how Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Friday described a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that’s drawn bipartisan opposition. On … Read more
The Justice Department has a new $1.776 billion fund, designated to pay people who allege that politics played a role in their prosecutions under the Biden administration. It’s a settlement without precedent, drawn up by the president’s own appointees after he sued the government. Weijia Jiang has more details. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Castro indictment is ‘big step forward’ 08:07 UP NEXT Jan. 6 officers sue over Justice Department’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund 03:57 Mother of victim says Raúl Castro is ‘not going to get … Read more
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on Islamic Center shooting: “No one should have to worship in fear” – CBS News Watch CBS News Mayor Todd Gloria joins CBS News to discuss Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people. Source link
Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee about the settlement between President Trump and the Justice Department, which includes a $1.7 billion for a “anti-weaponization fund.” CBS News’ Jake Rosen has more. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Lindsey Graham says the U.S. has ‘hit a wall’ on Iran negotiations: Full interview 12:47 Now Playing James Comey urges Todd Blanche to ‘bone up’ on legal rules amid indictment: Full interview 12:28 UP NEXT Chris Van Hollen says he … Read more