Senate Democrats push for more info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing

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Senate Democrats are questioning Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
They allege the fund's creation may have violated Justice Department rules regarding third-party settlement agreements.
The senators believe the fund's establishment improperly bypassed the congressional appropriations process.
A group of Democrats has also requested that a Justice Department oversight hearing proceed, separate from Blanche's nomination process.
The fund was established as part of a settlement with President Trump over the leak of his tax returns.
The program faced criticism and was blocked by a federal judge.
Blanche has stated the Justice Department is no longer proceeding with the fund, but has not committed this in writing.
Democrats have accused Blanche of playing an "integral role in the Department's most outrageous actions since Watergate."

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