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Why the Justice Department is stepping back from its "anti-weaponization" fund

Why the Justice Department is stepping back from its "anti-weaponization" fund

Summary

The U.S. Justice Department announced it will stop working on a $1.776 billion fund called the "anti-weaponization" fund. This fund was intended to prevent the misuse of certain materials or technologies but will no longer be pursued.

Key Facts

  • The Justice Department made the decision public on a Monday.
  • The fund involved almost $1.8 billion.
  • The fund was designed to stop the dangerous use of weapons or weapon-related materials.
  • The department will no longer continue its efforts related to this fund.
  • No specific reasons for stopping the fund were detailed in this report.
  • The news was reported by CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
  • The report was made available through the CBS News app and online platforms.
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