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Scott Bessent & Todd Blanche

12 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026

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Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> is central to the controversy by refusing to comment on the IRS audit immunity for Donald Trump>>> and his family, drawing criticism from lawmakers.
Todd Blanche: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche>>> is a central figure in the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' controversy, having defended its creation and faced strong opposition from Congress. He is now signaling the fund will be dropped.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the Treasury Secretary, refused to comment on whether Donald Trump>>> remains exempt from IRS audits, leading to frustration from Democratic lawmakers.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche>>> is being nominated by Donald Trump>>> to serve as Attorney General, having aggressively pursued the Republican president's agenda in an acting role.
Jun 03, 2026 · 118 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche>>>, as acting Attorney General, informed Congress that the government is scrapping plans for the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', influencing a judge's decision.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Scott Bessent: Attended the event; listed as a potential target.
Todd Blanche: As Acting AG, praised law enforcement for disrupting plot.
Jun 16, 2026 · 182 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, announced the creation of a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate allies of Donald Trump who believe they were politically targeted, facing scrutiny for potential abuse of power.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary; declined interest in Senate seat.
Todd Blanche: Acting Attorney General; Graham's death removes a key defender in his confirmation process.
Jul 12, 2026 · 283 articles
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Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary; declined interest in replacing Graham.
Todd Blanche: Trump's nominee for attorney general; nomination pending before the Judiciary Committee.
Jul 13, 2026 · 98 articles
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Jan 24, 2026 · 102 articles
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Apr 14, 2026 · 266 articles
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Apr 25, 2026 · 400 articles
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Jun 12, 2026 · 28 articles
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Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, announced the creation of a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate allies of Donald Trump who believe they were politically targeted, facing scrutiny for potential abuse of power.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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