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Trump DOJ Announces $1.78 B Fund; Rep. Fitzpatrick Moves to Kill

5/21/2026

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President Donald Trump’s Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund this week.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he will try to kill the fund and is drafting a letter to the attorney general.
Rep. Jamie Raskin will introduce legislation, backed by Fitzpatrick, that bars federal money from the anti-weaponization fund.
Fitzpatrick’s remarks were recorded in a video posted by Meidas Touch Washington Correspondent Scott McFarlane, keeping the block attempt ongoing.

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President Donald Trump’s Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund this week.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he will try to kill the fund and is drafting a letter to the attorney general.
Rep. Jamie Raskin will introduce legislation, backed by Fitzpatrick, that bars federal money from the anti-weaponization fund.
Fitzpatrick’s remarks were recorded in a video posted by Meidas Touch Washington Correspondent Scott McFarlane, keeping the block attempt ongoing.