Trump-DOJ $1.8B settlement sparks GOP revolt; DOJ politicization escalates
Key Questions
What caused the White House to scrap the $1.8B settlement fund?
The White House scrapped the fund following a GOP revolt in Congress and a court-ordered pause on the agreement.
What investigations has Acting AG Blanche admitted to pursuing?
Blanche admitted to a grand conspiracy investigation targeting former officials including Comey, Brennan, and Clapper, with new court filings alleging further violations.
What was the outcome of the Senate vote on the Tillis amendment?
The Senate rejected the Tillis amendment by a vote of 15-85 amid broader concerns over DOJ politicization and leak investigations.
White House scrapped fund after GOP revolt and court pause. Acting AG Blanche admitted to grand conspiracy investigation targeting Comey, Brennan, Clapper; new court filing alleges further violations. Trump launched leak hunt; Vance faces House testimony request. Senate rejected Tillis amendment (15-85). Lawfare study shows pardoned insurrectionists reoffending. NYT analysis: congressional Republicans waking up to self-interest.