POLITICSJun 2 · 15:02 UTCCBS NEWS

Trump administration backs off on "anti-weaponization" fund amid backlash

The Trump administration has halted work on the Justice Department's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' due to bipartisan backlash. The decision follows criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.

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