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Watch: Van Hollen and Blanche get into heated exchange over "anti-weaponization" fund

Watch: Van Hollen and Blanche get into heated exchange over "anti-weaponization" fund

Summary

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had a tense discussion during a Senate hearing. Van Hollen asked about the $1.7 billion fund aimed at preventing weapon misuse and also raised questions about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files.

Key Facts

  • Senator Chris Van Hollen is a Democrat.
  • Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. Attorney General.
  • The exchange happened during a Senate hearing.
  • Van Hollen questioned the creation of an "anti-weaponization fund" worth over $1.7 billion.
  • Van Hollen also asked about files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The discussion became heated or intense.
  • The hearing was covered by CBS News.
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