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The DOJ won't move ahead with anti-weaponization fund, acting AG Todd Blanche says

NPR | By Ryan Lucas
Published June 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM EDT

The Justice Department is no longer moving ahead with its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. It was a tumultuous couple weeks for a controversial idea that was championed by some MAGA supporters.

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Ryan Lucas
Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.
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