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DOJ's $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund

Democrats criticize DOJ's new fund, filing suit to block it. The fund is part of a settlement agreement.

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May 18, 2026 · 7:45 PM1 min readSource: The Hill
DOJ's $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund

The Department of Justice has created a new 'anti-weaponization' fund worth $1.776 billion. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the fund as part of a settlement agreement in President Trump's since-withdrawn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.

Democratic Reaction

Numerous Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the fund. A group of House Democrats has filed suit to block its creation, citing concerns over corruption.

Key points

  • The DOJ has created a new 'anti-weaponization' fund worth $1.776 billion.
  • Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the fund.
  • The fund is part of a settlement agreement in President Trump's since-withdrawn lawsuit.
  • Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the fund, citing concerns over corruption.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Hill.

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