Trump taps Todd Blanche for AG as Epstein rollout draws scrutiny
Why it matters: Blanche could face bipartisan questions over the Justice Department's handling of Epstein records and a disputed compensation fund.
Fox News, Axios
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DOJ drops $1.776 billion fund tied to Trump legal claims
What's new: A court filing said the program was never set up, undercutting a lawsuit seeking to block any transfer of federal money.
ABC News, Axios
Justice Department scraps Trump’s $1.8 billion ally payout fund
Why it matters: Republicans threatened to sink an immigration bill, forcing a retreat that exposed limits on Trump’s grip over his party.
Senate advances $70 billion ICE bill after GOP drops Trump add-ons
What's next: Democrats plan amendment votes to permanently bar Trump's $1.776 billion settlement fund as the bill moves through reconciliation.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +6
Justice Department kills Trump's $1.8 billion political fund
Why it matters: Republicans threatened to sink a major immigration bill unless the administration dropped the plan.
The New York Times, Fox News
Trump moves to make Todd Blanche attorney general
What's next: Blanche faces a Senate confirmation fight after backlash over a scrapped $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +6
Judge temporarily blocks Trump DOJ’s $1.8 billion fund
A federal judge in Virginia halted the Justice Department’s new $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund pending a June 12 hearing.
BBC News (US & Canada), NPR +2
Pam Bondi defends Epstein files release in House interview
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told House lawmakers the DOJ released all files required by the Epstein law, while admitting redaction mistakes.
BBC News (US & Canada), PBS NewsHour +1