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Trump Declares $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Dead, Stalling Blanche Confirmation

8/1/2026

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President Donald Trump said the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is dead, complicating Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation.
Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) will not support Blanche until they receive assurances the fund will not be revived.
Chairman Chuck Grassley, noting Justice Department said Blanche’s May 18 order creating the fund is rescinded and has no force, postponed committee vote on Blanche to hold it before August recess.

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President Donald Trump said the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is dead, complicating Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation.
Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) will not support Blanche until they receive assurances the fund will not be revived.
Chairman Chuck Grassley, noting Justice Department said Blanche’s May 18 order creating the fund is rescinded and has no force, postponed committee vote on Blanche to hold it before August recess.