Thune is the latest sign of GOP discomfort over a pool of money that critics are calling a “slush fund” for President Donald Trump’s political allies.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in announcing the fund in a statement that it was "a lawful process for victims of lawfare and weaponization to be heard and seek…

Thune is the latest sign of GOP discomfort over a pool of money that critics are calling a “slush fund” for President Donald Trump’s political allies.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the DOJ anti-weaponization fund as senators raised concerns about possible payouts to Jan. 6 defendants.

The DOJ has claimed the fund is similar to an Obama-era settlement. But legal experts say that’s a far cry from reality.

The DOJ has claimed the fund is similar to an Obama-era settlement. But legal experts say that’s a far cry from reality.