Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche informed a House panel on June 2, 2026, that the White House will not pursue its proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" compensation fund following significant opposition. During questioning by Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), Blanche stated, "we're not moving forward with the fund, period... the reasons for the fund remain as important as..."
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Acting Attorney General Blanche states White House will not pursue anti-weaponization fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the White House will not move forward with the proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization compensation fund due to strong opposition. This statement was made during a House panel discussion on June 2, 2026.
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