Senate Democrats launch campaign to kill what DOJ calls its "anti-weaponization" fund

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Senate Democrats plan to block the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated Democrats will use various strategies to stop the fund.
Sens. Adam Schiff, Mark Kelly, and Elissa Slotkin are introducing the "Drain the Slush Fund Act."
The proposed fund is intended for payouts to individuals who claim the legal system has been "weaponized" against them.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from proceeding with the fund.
Senate Republicans are considering guardrails for the fund as part of a larger package.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will participate in an oversight hearing.

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