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Todd Blanche defends "anti-weaponization fund" during Senate testimony

Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee about the settlement between President Trump and the Justice Department, which includes a $1.7 billion for a "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.

Published May 19, 2026, 4:21 PM
Updated May 19, 2026, 4:36 PM100
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Todd Blanche defends "anti-weaponization fund" during Senate testimony

Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee about the settlement between President Trump and the Justice Department, which includes a $1.7 billion for a "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.

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