The Justice Department said in court filings that the Trump administration’s proposed anti-weaponization fund is not going forward. It still urged federal judges to reject lawsuits seeking to block the fund on standing and justiciability grounds.
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The Justice Department has created a nearly $1.8 billion fund as part of a settlement to compensate individuals claiming government "weaponization." The fund has drawn criticism over its bypassing of congressional oversight and potential constitutional issues.
President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, appointing Todd Blanche as acting attorney general amid frustrations over prosecutions and department priorities. Bondi will transition to a private sector role, with EPA head Lee Zeldin considered a likely permanent replacement.