Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who took over after former Justice Department (DOJ) Secretary Pam Bondi was ousted, will testify Tuesday morning before a Senate Appropriations Committee panel on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request. The White House is seeking $40.8 billion for DOJ, a 13 percent increase from 2026 levels. Blanche is likely to…
Watch live: Blanche testifies before Senate on DOJ budget
Originally reported by The Hill
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