Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche arrives at the U.S Capitol on May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Blanche was expected to meet with Republican members of Congress to address concerns related to the newly announced $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" and attempts to finalize a reconciliation bill.
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