Trump administration hits pause on DOJ anti-weaponization fund as legal challenge plays out

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President Donald Trump is pausing plans for the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund amid opposition from Republicans in Congress, at least for two weeks.

The Justice Department announced the move Monday after Trump met with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).

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