Watch: Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen tears into Blanche over 'anti-weaponization' fund

<p>During his heated opening remarks Tuesday, Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen tore into acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/19/politics/live-news/todd-blanche-testimony-trump-administration?t=1779204105204">budget hearing for the Justice Department</a>, accusing him of weaponizing the department to singularly help President Donald Trump.</p>