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Todd Blanche rescinds controversial "anti-weaponization fund" that turned off 2 Republicans

Todd Blanche rescinds controversial "anti-weaponization fund" that turned off 2 Republicans

Summary

Todd Blanche, who is up for confirmation as attorney general, canceled a program called the "anti-weaponization fund" after two Republican senators objected to it. The decision came just before his confirmation hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

Key Facts

  • Todd Blanche is a nominee for attorney general.
  • His Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
  • Blanche had created a fund called the "anti-weaponization fund."
  • Two Republican senators protested against this fund.
  • In response, Blanche officially canceled the fund late Sunday night.
  • The fund’s cancellation was reported by CBS News.
  • The controversy around the fund affected support from some Republican senators.
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