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Todd Blanche Scraps the $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund to Clear His Confirmation

via Reuters·12h ago·6 sources·Community Voted

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund after Republican senators threatened to block his confirmation. The fund would have paid settlements to Trump allies who said they were targeted by prior investigations. Sen. John Cornyn and other holdouts said the agreement clears the way for a confirmation vote.

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The Guardian

Trump’s attorney general pick says he has reached deal with senators after standoff – US politics live

BBC World

Todd Blanche formally withdraws Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund plan

The Hill

Cornyn reaches deal on ‘anti-weaponization fund’ to allow Blanche nomination to advance

Washington Times

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his attorney general bid

Daily Wire

Todd Blanche Makes Move To Secure Votes From Two GOP Holdouts

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