The US Senate judiciary committee has scheduled a meeting early next week to consider Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. This comes as Donald Trump promised to revive the controversial $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization' fund. The meeting is set for Tuesday, as Blanche's confirmation has stalled over a dispute between Trump and outgoing Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
US Senate to Reconsider AG Nomination Amid $1.8bn Fund Dispute
UKPulse News DeskThe US Senate judiciary committee has scheduled a meeting to consider Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, as Donald Trump promised to revive the controversial $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization' fund.
- US Senate judiciary committee to consider Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general
- Donald Trump promised to revive the $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization' fund
- Blanche's confirmation has stalled over a dispute between Trump and Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis
Why this matters: The dispute over the 'anti-weaponization' fund has stalled Blanche's confirmation, which has implications for the US justice department and its policies.
What this means for you: If the 'anti-weaponization' fund is revived, it could lead to the compensation of individuals who claim they were wrongfully targeted by the government.