Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization" fund

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Original Load Date Aug. 3, 2026, 1 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 3, 2026, 1 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/todd-blanche-anti-weaponization-fund-order/

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order Sunday evening formally rescinding plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of President Trump. The order came after weeks of negotiations with Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, who were [ threatening to block B...