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The Trump administration has officially canceled plans for a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund following legal setbacks and political pressure. Acting attorney general Todd Blanche confirmed the decision during a House committee hearing.
Why it matters
The abandonment of this fund marks a significant shift in the administration's approach to justice department funding and political accountability.
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche has said that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8bn “anti-weaponization” fund meant to compensate the president’s allies after fierce political backlash and setbacks in the courts.
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