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Republican lawmakers seek clarity on Trump's "anti-weaponization fund"

A growing number of lawmakers are speaking out against the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Published May 21, 2026, 10:53 PM

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Republican lawmakers seek clarity on Trump's "anti-weaponization fund"

A growing number of lawmakers are speaking out against the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

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