“We're not moving forward with the fund,” acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said during a hearing before the House Appropriations Committee.
Jun 2, 2026 5:05 PM EDT
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Tuesday that the Trump administration was not "moving forward" with a controversial "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
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Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., asked Blanche whether the Justice Department planned to reinstate its $1.8 billion fund following a court-mandated temporary pause.
"We're not moving forward with the fund," Blanche said during a hearing before the House Appropriations Committee.
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"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
Blanche made the comments during testimony before a House subcommittee.
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