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Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight

President Trump said he will revive a $1.8 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund if Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general is not approved. He made the comment after previously calling the fund dead, and after Senate Republicans John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said they will not vote for Blanche unless the Justice Department promises not to create the fund. The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a meeting for Tuesday to reconsider Blanche’s nomination. Some outlets note Trump could keep Blanche