The legal loophole that could revive the Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fundActing Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order saying the $1.8 billion fund had been “rescinded,” but critics note he’s not the only one who has a say in the matter.The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote Tuesday morning on whether to advance Todd Blanche's nomination.Manuel Ceneta / AP fileAug. 3, 2026, 7:54 PM EDTThe deal that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche struck with two holdout Republican senators to formally kill the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has a major loophole that could allow it to come back to life.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
The legal loophole that could revive the Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order saying the $1.8 billion fund had been “rescinded,” but critics note he’s not the only one who has a say in the matter.











