Trending Now - Acting AG Blanche Addresses Senate in Budget Hearing
WHO:
Fox News - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Senator Chris Van Hollen engaged in a heated exchange during the hearing.
NBC News Politics - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche presented his budget request.
WHAT:
Fox News - Todd Blanche accused Senator Van Hollen of "obviously lying" regarding a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter's promise to child abuse victims about a DOJ restitution fund.
NBC News Politics - Todd Blanche requested a budget of $41.2 billion for the Justice Department during his opening statement at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.
WHERE:
NBC News Politics - The budget request was presented at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.
WHEN:
NBC News Politics - The budget hearing took place on an unspecified date.
WHY:
NBC News Politics - The budget request aims to support the operations and initiatives of the Justice Department.
HOW:
NBC News - Live coverage of Todd Blanche's testimony was available during the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.
NBC News - Todd Blanche testified before the Senate committee regarding the budget requests for the Justice Department.
(UPDATED May 19, 2026 19:35 UTC)
During a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a heated exchange that captured the attention of viewers. Blanche accused Van Hollen of "obviously lying" about a pardoned January 6 rioter's promise to child abuse victims concerning a Department of Justice restitution fund. Live coverage of Blanche's testimony was provided by NBC News, highlighting the intensity of the discussion.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 16:07 UTC)
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche presented a budget request of $41.2 billion for the Justice Department during his opening statement at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing. This budget request aims to support the operations and initiatives of the Justice Department. Blanche testified before the Senate committee to outline the importance of this funding for the department's future efforts.