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Blanche nomination collides with anger over anti-weaponization fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination for the permanent role is facing opposition from key Republicans due to his involvement in creating a proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund under President Trump. The nomination is described as colliding with ongoing anger over the fund.
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