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abcnews.go.compolitics25 days ago
Senate Democrats Question Acting Attorney General on Anti-Weaponization Fund Already Blocked by Federal Judge
Four Senate Democrats led by Sen. Cory Booker sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche seeking details on whether the fund complied with Justice Department rules. The fund originated from a settlement with President Trump but was later blocked by a federal judge.
nbcnews.compolitics31 days ago
Justice Department declines judge's request for sworn statement on canceled fund
The Justice Department refused to provide sworn declarations confirming the anti-weaponization fund will not proceed, citing separation of powers concerns. The filing came after a federal judge blocked the nearly $1.8 billion fund and set a seven-day deadline for senior officials…
nbcnews.comworld31 days ago
Justice Department declines to file declaration on anti-weaponization fund status
The Trump administration declined a federal judge's request for a sworn declaration confirming the $1.8 billion fund will not proceed. Senior Justice Department lawyers cited separation of powers concerns and prior statements that the program is not moving forward.
ABC Newspolitics38 days ago
Administration Terminates Anti-Weaponization Fund; One Judge Accepts Filing as Mooting Case
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued an injunction on June 12, 2026, halting the fund. The Justice Department has said it will not proceed.
abcnews.go.compolitics40 days ago
Senate Passes $70 Billion Immigration Bill After Anti-Weaponization Fund Dropped
The Senate approved a multi-year reconciliation package for immigration enforcement after rejecting a proposed $1.776 billion payout fund tied to a Trump tax lawsuit settlement.
justjared.compolitics43 days ago
Trump Voices Support for Compensating Jan. 6 Defendants but Administration Rejects Proposed Fund
President Donald Trump said he supports compensating Jan. 6 defendants and would pay them if it were up to him. The administration has ended plans for an Anti-Weaponization Fund.
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salon.compolitics43 days ago
Trump Voices Support for Compensating Jan. 6 Defendants but DOJ Rejects Proposed Anti-Weaponization Fund
President Trump told NBC's Kristen Welker he supports compensating Jan. 6 defendants and favors an Anti-Weaponization Fund, even after the Justice Department stated the fund would not proceed.
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nbcnews.compolitics44 days ago
Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Oppose President’s $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi appeared on CNN June 7 to outline bipartisan opposition to the President's proposed allocation.
usatoday.comworld46 days ago
Three House Republicans vote to block DOJ anti-weaponization fund
Three House Republicans joined Democrats to pass an amendment barring the Justice Department from creating a fund described as an 'anti-weaponization' initiative. The vote occurred during consideration of a spending bill.
nbcnews.compolitics47 days ago
House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution 215-208 as Tehran Suspends Talks and Court Blocks Anti-Weaponization Fund
The House voted 215-208 on Wednesday to order a halt to further U.S. strikes on Iran. Four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure during the war's third month.
The Hillpolitics48 days ago
Senate Passes $72B Immigration Enforcement Bill via Reconciliation
Senate Republicans plan to move a $72 billion package funding Department of Homeland Security immigration agencies through budget reconciliation as soon as Wednesday after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department will not proceed with the anti-weaponizatio…
thestreet.compolitics49 days ago
Russia strikes Ukraine, primaries held in six states, Trump administration drops anti-weaponization fund
Russia conducted strikes on Ukrainian cities that killed at least 18 people. Primaries took place in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. The Justice Department said it would follow a court order blocking a proposed $1.8 billion fund.
nationalpost.compolitics49 days ago
Judge Blocks Justice Department Anti-Weaponization Fund
A federal district judge issued a temporary restraining order halting work on the $1.776 billion program. The Justice Department said it will comply while disagreeing with the ruling.
Reasonpolitics50 days ago
Federal Judges Block Anti-Weaponization Fund, Order Collusion Review in Trump IRS Settlement
Two federal judges issued orders on May 30, 2026, halting payments from a $1.8 billion fund created in President Trump's IRS settlement and requiring the government to address allegations that the agreement was collusive.
nbcnews.compolitics50 days ago
Senate Democrats Block $1.8B IRS Tax-Leak Settlement
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced a coordinated effort to eliminate the Trump administration's proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. A federal judge issued a temporary block on the fund Friday pending a hearing later this month.
Newsweekpolitics50 days ago
Republicans Oppose $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Former Vice President Mike Pence joined other Republican lawmakers in criticizing the fund created through a Department of Justice settlement. The fund would compensate individuals claiming government targeting. A federal judge issued a temporary block on Friday.
pinsentmasons.compolitics52 days ago
Judge Reviews Details of IRS Settlement That Created Anti-Weaponization Fund
A federal judge has opened an inquiry into a settlement between the Trump administration and the IRS that created an anti-weaponization fund.
Washington Examinerpolitics57 days ago
GOP senators decline compensation from anti-weaponization fund
Several Republican senators whose phone records were subpoenaed said they will not seek payments from a $1.776 billion fund. The fund was created as part of a settlement resolving litigation over tax record disclosures.
foxnews.compolitics57 days ago
Republicans Prepare Legislation on $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Senate Republicans are preparing amendments to address a $1.8 billion fund created last week as part of a legal settlement. The fund would allow individuals to seek damages if they believe they were targeted by the prior administration's Justice Department.
theyeshivaworld.comworld58 days ago
Democratic Senator Calls for Ending Justice Department Anti-Weaponization Fund
Sen. Chris Van Hollen said the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund should be eliminated. He described the fund as corrupt during an interview on Face the Nation.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics58 days ago
Senate Delays Reconciliation Bill Over Anti-Weaponization Fund
The Senate set aside consideration of the reconciliation bill for several weeks after the president could not secure support for the Anti-Weaponization Fund. House leadership also postponed a vote on a War Powers Act resolution.
Fox Newspolitics60 days ago
Administration Creates Anti-Weaponization Fund From Lawsuit Settlement
The Department of Justice established a nearly $1.8 billion fund to address claims of government weaponization. The fund originated from a settlement of a $10 billion lawsuit over tax return leaks. Senate Republicans delayed action on a $72 billion funding package that includes I…
Fox Newspolitics60 days ago
Trump Administration Describes DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund as Case-by-Case Compensation Program
The Justice Department says the $1.778 billion fund will review claims from individuals who allege harm from federal investigations. Officials state payments will be decided by a five-person board using factors such as evidence and financial loss.
Forbespolitics60 days agoUpdated
Senate Delays Vote on $72 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill Until June
Senate Republicans postponed action on a reconciliation package funding immigration enforcement agencies after internal debate over a proposed $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. The chamber will recess for Memorial Day without sending the measure to President Trump by his June…
Nbc Newspolitics61 days ago
Trump Administration Creates $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund With IRS
The Trump administration established a $1.8 billion fund through an IRS agreement to address perceived weaponization of government agencies. The move drew bipartisan criticism from lawmakers.
washingtonpost.comworld61 days ago
House Judiciary Republicans Reject Subpoenas for Anti-Weaponization Fund Architects
House Judiciary Republicans declined to issue subpoenas for individuals involved in creating a new federal fund. The fund is described as the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
Nbc Newspolitics62 days ago
Officers Sue to Block Trump Administration's $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Two police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 filed a federal lawsuit to stop payouts from a new settlement fund. The suit claims the fund could compensate rioters and violates the Constitution.
Nbc Newspolitics62 days ago
Police Officers Sue to Block Payouts From $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Two officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, filed a federal lawsuit to stop payouts from a new settlement fund. The suit claims the fund is illegal and could reward those involved in the riot.