Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies Tuesday before a Senate Appropriations Committee panel on the Justice Department’s budget request for President Trump’s fiscal 2027. Multiple outlets report live coverage of the appearance, which takes place during a hearing focused on DOJ funding levels and related budget requests. The White House seeks $40.8 billion for the Justice Department for fiscal 2027, which is described as a 13% increase compared with 2026 levels. Blanche is the acting head of the department, having taken over after former DOJ Secretary Pam Bondi was ousted, according to the reporting. The hearing is part of the broader congressional appropriations process, in which senators consider agency budget requests and associated policy priorities. NBC News and The Hill both frame the testimony as occurring during Senate Appropriations subcommittee or committee proceedings, while Breitbart also reports on the live testimony timing. Across sources, the central points are the identity of the witness, the forum in the Senate appropriations process, and the DOJ funding figure tied to the fiscal 2027 request.