US senators grill Blanche over ‘slush fund’ deal as he seeks attorney general confirmation

US senators challenged Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over a controversial "anti-weaponization" fund known as a "slush fund" during his confirmation hearing. Blanche pledged that if confirmed, he would support a permanent ban on such funds and would reconsider any new information presented to the government about the matter. The hearing highlights ongoing scrutiny of financial practices within the Justice Department and the broader implications for government transparency and accountability. This debate is crucial as it reflects broader concerns about the use of undisclosed funds in federal agencies.