Acting Attorney General Blanche informed lawmakers on Tuesday that the Justice Department will not move forward with plans to establish a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." This decision follows pushback from Republican senators who indicated they would not support a Homeland Security funding bill unless the White House reduced or eliminated the proposed fund.
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Justice Department cancels proposed $1.8 billion fund following Congressional opposition
The Justice Department has decided to cancel its plans for a $1.8 billion fund aimed at countering perceived weaponization of government agencies. This decision comes after Republican senators expressed their opposition, stating they would not support related funding legislation unless changes were made to the fund.
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