Blanche’s Confirmation Battle Heats Up | Anchorage News

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill as his confirmation battle heats up, centered on a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund tied to a controversial Trump-IRS settlement. Senators call the fund a “turkey” and demand it be permanently banned, while Blanche insists it’s effectively dead — though he won’t block Congress from officially ending it. Broader questions loom over accountability, tax immunity for Trump, and mishandled Epstein files — including Blanche’s refusal to meet with victims despite acknowledging past contact with Maxwell. With votes hanging on a few key senators and his Trump defense history in the spotlight, Blanche’s confirmation remains in serious doubt. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a673cfaaa266166e