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Watch live: Blanche testifies before House after amid 'anti-weaponization' fund turmoil
Key takeaways
- The hearing comes as the Trump administration has faced heavy scrutiny over its $1.776 billion compensation fund, which would help settle claims between those who say the government wrongfully prosecuted them.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-N.D.) was among those calling for the administration to scrap the fund.
- The event is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The hearing comes as the Trump administration has faced heavy scrutiny over its $1.776 billion compensation fund, which would help settle claims between those who say the government wrongfully prosecuted them. The anti-weaponization fund came out of President Trump s settlement with the IRS over leaked past tax returns.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-N.D.) was among those calling for the administration to scrap the fund. Lawmakers have pressed for more information about who can apply for the fund.
The event is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. EDT.
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