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Todd Blanche rescinds controversial "anti-weaponization fund" that turned off 2 Republicans

Todd Blanche, whose Senate confirmation for attorney general is set for Tuesday, officially rescinded the "anti-weaponization fund" late Sunday night that two Republican senators protested. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.

Published August 3, 2026, 1:27 PM

Updated August 3, 2026, 1:56 PM269

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Todd Blanche rescinds controversial "anti-weaponization fund" that turned off 2 Republicans

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