DOJ Halts $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Amid GOP Concerns
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not proceed with a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which has been a contentious issue in Congress. The fund was designed to provide financial compensation to individuals claiming federal government misuse against them. Blanche confirmed this decision during a House Appropriations Committee hearing, responding to Democratic Rep. Grace Meng's inquiries. The fund faced significant opposition from Republicans, who argued it could undermine their legislative agenda. The decision follows a district judge's temporary block on the fund's establishment, and Blanche's testimony aimed to reassure GOP members. Despite this, some Republicans remain skeptical about the fund's complete abandonment, as it was part of a legal settlement involving President Trump and the IRS. 
