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Democrats: DOJ's $1.776B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund 'raises the specter of corruption unparalleled'

The Hill · May 18, 2026, 7:45 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Numerous Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new “anti-weaponization” fund, with a group of House Democrats even filing suit to block its creation. Earlier Monday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the $1.776 billion fund as part of a s

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Democrats: DOJ's $1.776B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund 'raises the specter of corruption unparalleled'

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