Van Hollen tears into Blanche over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund | CNN Politics [2V9wpqNHKBS]

Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT

During his heated opening remarks Tuesday, Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen tore into acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at the budget hearing for the Justice Department, accusing him of weaponizing the department to singularly help President Donald Trump.