The hearing was to consider President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Department of Justice. In his opening statement, Blanche said the president's budget request totals $41.2 billion, a 13% increase over fiscal year 2026.
Liberty Nation TV
Michele WhiteMay 20, 2026
Acting AG Todd Blanche Testifies at Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
Fiery Questions Abound on Anti-Weaponization Fund
Todd Blanche — (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Fiery Questions Abound on Anti-Weaponization Fund
May 20, 2026
Michele is an award-winning journalist. She has reported and anchored on local television stations and written for newspapers and magazines for 2 decades. But, she has been asking questions since she was a child. Michele credits her passion for liberty, love for the Constitution, and grammar fanaticism to her Boston roots.
The Federalist Papers · Free with the Daily Briefing
Read all 85 essays, free.
Hamilton, Madison & Jay’s complete case for America in a clean, searchable reader. Join the Daily Briefing and we send your reading link straight to your inbox.
About the Author
Michele White
Author
Michele is an award-winning journalist. She has reported and anchored on local television stations and written for newspapers and magazines for 2 decades. But, she has been asking questions since she was a child. Michele credits her passion for liberty, love for the Constitution, and grammar fanaticism to her Boston roots.
View All ArticlesSpread the truth - share this article
Read More
Continue reading stories that matter
What Does the Supreme Court Ruling on Citizenship Mean?
The decision was made, but the battle continues....
Corey Smith-Jul 10, 2026
US Midwestern College Trains China State, Defense Industry Execs
An interview with Isaac Stone Fish, CEO and founder of Strategy Risks....
Joe Schaeffer-Jul 10, 2026
JD Vance May Have Just Blown His Shot at the Presidency
The vice president managed to stun his allies and delight his enemies, all in one fell swoop....
Tim Donner-Jul 10, 2026