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Trump's AG nominee grilled over Epstein files, tax immunity

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Todd Blanche, a nominee for attorney general, faced scrutiny from US lawmakers regarding his involvement in a settlement that granted President Trump broad tax immunity. Blanche testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressing concerns about a US$1.8 billion 'slush fund' intended to compensate Trump allies, which he described as 'dead' but acknowledged had not been formally rescinded. While Blanche defended the tax immunity aspect as standard practice, tax experts have noted its unusual nature. AI

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    Todd Blanche grilled by US lawmakers over Epstein files, Trump tax immunity

    US President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, faced ⁠tense bipartisan questioning at a US Senate panel on Wednesday about the roll-out of the Epstein files and a settlement that gave the president sweeping tax immunity. Blanche, the president’s former person…

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