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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared the way for his confirmation by firmly declaring there’s no 1.8 billion dollar fund for Trump allies allegedly targeted by the government — no money moved, no claims processed, nothing paid out. The move came after two Republican senators demanded written assurance, and while Blanche also clarified that Trump’s tax immunity only covers issues existing at settlement time, not future audits, Democrats argue the order doesn’t go far enough, fearing the fund could be revived later — and warn it doesn’t block other potential compensation channels. The controversy has intensified scrutiny on Blanche’s independence from the White House and the Justice Department’s handling of investigations into Trump’s perceived enemies.

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