Event Brief
Trump seeks DOJ “slush fund” funding in reconciliation
Filed: May 24, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Trump wants $1.776 billion for a DOJ-benefits fund.
WHO: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
WHAT: Says Trump wants $1.776 billion for a DOJ-benefits fund for targets of the DOJ under Biden and Obama.
WHEN: May 24, 2026 at 8:46 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump re-engaged Congress and sought $1.776 billion for the DOJ-benefits fund as part of a second budget reconciliation package.
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