Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the newly created $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" as part of President Trump and the Justice Department's settlement in a lawsuit against the IRS. Blanche defended the fund, saying it's unusual but not unprecedented.
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Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the newly created $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" as part of President Trump and the Justice Department's settlement in a lawsuit against the IRS. Blanche defended the fund, saying it's unusual but not
Published May 19, 2026, 5:18 PM
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