Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche informed House lawmakers on June 2, 2026, that the Justice Department will not proceed with its proposed anti-weaponization fund. During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Blanche stated, "We’re not moving forward with the fund." This announcement follows a statement from the DOJ confirming it would comply with a judge's order that halted the fund's creation.
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DOJ Will Not Proceed with Anti-Weaponization Fund, Says Acting Attorney General
On June 2, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department will not move forward with its anti-weaponization fund during a House Appropriations Committee hearing. This decision comes after a judge's order to halt the fund's creation.
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