"Trump's U-Turn: Controversial 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Revived Amid Senate Resistance In a stunning reversal, former President Donald Trump has announced plans to revive a contentious $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, despite fierce opposition from the US Senate and outgoing Republican senators. The sudden about-face comes as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to consider the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General, a position that has been stalled due to disagreements over the proposed fund. The fund, which has sparked concerns about government overreach and potential abuse of power, has been a major point of contention between Trump and his former Republican allies, who are pushing for written assurances that the Justice Department will not establish the fund. As the Senate committee prepares to weigh in on Blanche's nomination, the future of the 'anti-weaponization' fund remains uncertain, and the implications of Trump's decision are set to send shockwaves through Washington."
After declaring ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘dead’, Trump reverses and says he’ll revive it despite Senate oppositionThe US Senate judiciary committee has scheduled a meeting early next week to consider Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, as Donald Trump promised to revive the controversial $1.8bn “anti-weaponization” fund.The meeting, set for Tuesday, comes as Blanche’s confirmation has stalled over a dispute between the president and outgoing Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who are seeking written confirmation that the justice department would not establish the proposed fund. Continue reading...
