| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| 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...