The DOJ urged judges to reject efforts to block its $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund," arguing the cases are moot because of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's assertions that the fund is not going forward.

“We're not moving forward with the fund,” acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said during a hearing before the House Appropriations Committee.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department won't move forward with President Donald Trump's nearly $1.8 billion \