Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday issued an order to formally rescind the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." The decision could help get him confirmed as attorney general after two GOP senators raised concerns last week. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Blanche issues order rescinding Trump's "anti-weaponization fund"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday issued an order to formally rescind the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." The decision could help get him confirmed as attorney general after two GOP senators raised concerns last week. Weijia Jiang reports.
Published August 3, 2026, 4:54 PM
Updated August 3, 2026, 5:03 PM2.4K
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