During a House Appropriations Committee hearing on June 2, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Justice Department will not proceed with the creation of the Anti-Weaponization Fund. This decision follows a temporary injunction issued by a federal judge that blocked the fund's establishment. Blanche noted that a hearing regarding the fund's legal basis, originally scheduled for June 12, will no longer occur. He emphasized the importance of the reasons behind the fund, which were previously discussed by former President Donald Trump, but confirmed that the fund will not move forward.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces cancellation of Anti-Weaponization Fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department is abandoning the Anti-Weaponization Fund during a House hearing on June 2, 2026. The decision follows a federal judge's temporary injunction that blocked the fund's creation.
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Acting AG Blanche reveals fate of Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' under pressure from House lawmakers
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces cancellation of Anti-Weaponization Fund