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Trump to drop controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund

Trump to drop controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund
NBC News Monday 01 June 2026, 20:12 UTC 1 min read
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Castro indictment is 'big step forward' 08:07 Jan. 6 officers sue over Justice Department's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund 03:57 Mother of victim says Raúl Castro is 'not going to get away with it' 04:45 Blanche faces questions over how Castro will stand trial in the U.S. 02:19 How the Raúl Castro indictment compares to the case against Nicolás Maduro 05:10 Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro 05:34 'Anybody can apply':...

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Castro indictment is 'big step forward' 08:07 Jan. 6 officers sue over Justice Department's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund 03:57 Mother of victim says Raúl Castro is 'not going to get away with it' 04:45 Blanche faces questions over how Castro will stand trial in the U.S. 02:19 How the Raúl Castro indictment compares to the case against Nicolás Maduro 05:10 Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro 05:34 'Anybody can apply': Blanche pressed over who can get compensation from DOJ fund 01:15 Blanche makes opening statement during Senate budget hearing 06:12 Justice Department sets up 'anti-weaponization fund' after Trump drops IRS lawsuit 02:30 James Comey makes initial appearance in federal court 02:06 DOJ announces indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on two counts 00:50 James Comey indicted over seashell photo that officials say threatened Trump 03:03 Blanche gives timeline of suspect's movements ahead of correspondents' dinner shooting 01:18 Blanche: 'Law enforcement did not fail' at correspondents' dinner 01:38 Justice Department drops criminal investigation into Jerome Powell 02:25 NBC News NOW Trump to drop controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund 02:21 Copied President Trump is expected to make an announcement about plans to drop the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund. NBC News' Melanie Zanona has details on the backlash the fund has faced on Capitol Hill.June 1, 2026
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