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Trump’s Fund Revival Stalls on Senate Vote | Global News
- Published
- August 1, 2026
- Duration
- 1:50
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- Last updated
- Aug 2, 2026
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Trump’s push to resurrect a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is sparking a political showdown, as two GOP senators block his AG nominee Todd Blanche—demanding he pledge in writing the Justice Department will never revive the fund, which was previously blocked by court and public backlash. With a Tuesday vote looming, the standoff highl…
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Trump’s push to resurrect a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is sparking a political showdown, as two GOP senators block his AG nominee Todd Blanche—demanding he pledge in writing the Justice Department will never revive the fund, which was previously blocked by court and public backlash. With a Tuesday vote looming, the standoff highlights how even departing senators are wielding leverage over Trump’s agenda, forcing him to choose between his nominee or escalating pressure o
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