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June 25, 2026
Senate Democrats Demand Hearing and Information on DOJ's Anti-Weaponization Fund Amid Ongoing Lawsuit
- A federal judge has allowed the lawsuit against the DOJ's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund to proceed, rejecting the government's motion to dismiss.
- Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Cory Booker, are demanding more information from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the fund's compliance with DOJ rules and have requested a hearing on July 21.
- The DOJ must respond to the lawsuit by July 17, as concerns about the fund's potential use and legality continue to grow.
3 Sources
- Judge says lawsuit against Trump DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund will proceedJun 25, 2026 at 5:19 PM · CNBC
- Judge won’t let Trump’s DOJ off the hook over ‘slush fund’ after feds refuse to say it’s deadJun 25, 2026 at 6:39 PM · Independent
- Senate Democrats push for more info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearingJun 26, 2026 at 4:05 PM · CBS News