John Thune & Ken Williams

John Thune: Senate Majority Leader John Thune>>> urged the White House to abandon the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' entirely, stating it was the best way forward.

Ken Williams: U.S. District Judge Ken Williams>>> in Florida ordered Donald Trump>>>'s attorneys to respond to allegations of collusion regarding the settlement that created the fund, raising the prospect of reopening the IRS lawsuit.

John Thune: Senate Majority Leader who expressed hope for a path forward for Blanche's confirmation.

Ken Williams: Federal judge who ruled that Trump and his lawyers manipulated the court system in the IRS lawsuit; referred Blanche to bar authorities.

John Thune: Senate Majority Leader John Thune>>> expressed hope that the White House would drop the fund, indicating the bipartisan opposition to the initiative.

Ken Williams: U.S. District Judge Ken Williams>>> in Florida ordered Donald Trump>>>'s attorneys to respond to allegations of collusion and fraud regarding the settlement, indicating potential further legal scrutiny.

John Thune: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, has resisted Donald Trump's pressure to abolish the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, leading to increased tension between him and the president.

Ken Williams: Ken Williams edited the reporting on this event.