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  1. Politicians initiated a fund to compensate individuals targeted by the DOJ, which they labeled a 'political slush fund' and 'corruption on steroids.'
  2. A fund, the Anti-weaponization fund, is being created with the backing of Congress and the Trump administration, overseen by a judge.
  3. A lawsuit was initiated and questions were raised regarding the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
  4. Senators questioned Todd Blanche regarding the fund related to Trump's actions and the subsequent lawsuit.

Senators questioned Todd Blanche regarding the fund related to Trump's actions and the subsequent lawsuit.

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What happened

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Senators questioned Todd Blanche regarding the fund related to Trump's actions and the subsequent lawsuit.

Who's involved

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Todd BlancheChuck GrassleyDonald Trump

How it developed

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  1. Senators Grassley and Tillis handled the vote on Todd Blanche's nomination, with both withholding support amid Tillis's challenge to Trump over a slush fund.Sub-event
  2. Jamie Raskin filed a petition to block Trump's fund, while Todd Blanche continues to represent the fund's efforts.Sub-event
  3. Bipartisan backlash persuaded him to ditch the idea regarding the fund.1 source
  4. Todd Blanche required input before a Senate Judiciary Committee appearance, involving DOJ officials.1 source
  5. Senate Republicans rejected attempts to kill Trump's fund, and Blanche confirmed DOJ won't move forward with it.1 source
  6. Senators grilled Blanche about Trump's fund on May 27th.1 source
  7. Trump ordered Blanche to drop the court case, citing the need for Congressional authorization.1 source
  8. The fund managed by Todd Blanche for the President was used to settle the IRS lawsuit after Congress failed to set limits.1 source
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  1. Specific heads-I-win-tails-you-lose arrangement made between Trump and Blanche.1 source

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Within Politicians initiated a fund to compensate individuals targeted by the DOJ, which they labeled a 'political slush fund' and 'corruption on steroids.'

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