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Justice Dept. Halts $1.8 B Anti-Weaponization Fund

6/7/2026

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The $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund originated in a settlement after President Donald Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit alleging an IRS leak.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told Congress the program is not moving forward.
The Justice Department told judges the lawsuits are moot because program was abandoned after they blocked disbursement over Jan 6 concerns.
Republican lawmakers split, with most advancing an immigration funding bill while Senator Lisa Murkowski voted against it.

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The $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund originated in a settlement after President Donald Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit alleging an IRS leak.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told Congress the program is not moving forward.
The Justice Department told judges the lawsuits are moot because program was abandoned after they blocked disbursement over Jan 6 concerns.
Republican lawmakers split, with most advancing an immigration funding bill while Senator Lisa Murkowski voted against it.