Democrats criticize DOJ's new fund, filing suit to block it. The fund is part of a settlement agreement.
Key facts
- •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- •The fund is part of a settlement agreement in President Trump's since-withdrawn lawsuit.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.
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 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the fund as part of a settlement agreement in President Trump's since-withdrawn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.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.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Hill.
