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Jun 9, 2026 James Comer refused to subpoena Todd Blanche despite a formal committee request in the Epstein investigation Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
A committee chair blocked a subpoena for a key witness in an ongoing investigation, limiting the reach of congressional oversight.
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- House Oversight Chair James Comer refused to subpoena Todd Blanche — During a House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Mike Garcia formally requested that House Oversight Chair James Comer subpoena Todd Blanche, Trump's attorney, to testify regarding the Epstein matter. Comer dismissed the request. Rep. Yassamin Ansari responded by stating that Comer was "happily enabling" what she called "the most egregious cover up in American history."
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 73 – 2026-06-06–2026-06-12
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Jun 7, 2026 Senate Republicans blocked Democratic amendments to prevent a presidential slush fund, dual agency leadership by one appointee, and unauthorized ballroom spending Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Senate Republicans defeated three separate amendments meant to check executive discretion over funds, personnel, and property, removing built-in restraints on presidential power.
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- Democrats blocked from amending budget reconciliation to prevent Trump slush fund — During Senate debate on the budget reconciliation measure, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic amendment that would have prevented Trump from establishing a $1.776 billion slush fund with the assistance of appointed Department of Justice officials and would have barred payouts from such a fund to individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.
- Democrats blocked from amending budget reconciliation to prevent William Pulte dual agency leadership — During Senate debate on the budget reconciliation measure, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic amendment that would have barred William Pulte, director of the Federal Housing and Finance Agency, from simultaneously serving as director of national intelligence. Trump has announced Pulte will serve as acting director of national intelligence through the midterm elections.
- Democrats blocked from amending budget reconciliation to restrict Trump ballroom use of federal funds — During Senate debate on the budget reconciliation measure, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic amendment that would have barred the use of federal funds or private donations for Trump's ballroom unless Congress explicitly approved such expenditures.
- Democrats propose amendments during budget reconciliation debate — During the budget reconciliation process for the funding of ICE and CBP, Democrats introduced amendments that led to an 18-hour debate, forcing Republicans to vote against several popular measures. These included proposals to prevent the establishment of a slush fund for Trump and to bar the use of federal funds for Trump's ballroom without Congressional approval.
- Republicans block proposals to limit Trump's funding powers — Senate Republicans blocked several Democratic proposals aimed at limiting Trump's ability to establish a slush fund and to prevent the use of federal funds for his ballroom without Congressional approval.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 73 – 2026-06-06–2026-06-12
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