Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to face questioning from lawmakers on Tuesday as he defends the Justice Department's 2027 budget request before a crucial Senate panel. The White House has proposed a significant 13 percent increase in funding for the DOJ, with a total of $40.8 billion allocated for the upcoming fiscal year. This move comes as the Biden administration seeks to boost spending on law enforcement and justice initiatives, but critics may view the increase as a response to the ongoing partisan tensions surrounding the DOJ's handling of high-profile cases. Blanche's testimony is likely to focus on the allocation of these funds and how they will be used to address pressing issues within the department.
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 the Justice Department, a 13 percent increase from 2026 levels. Blanche is...
