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POLITICSAug 1 · 14:31 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDEdward Helmore

Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination

Trump pledged to revive a $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization' fund despite Senate opposition as the Senate judiciary committee prepares to reconsider Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination. The committee meeting is set for Tuesday amid stalled confirmation due to disputes between Trump and outgoing senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who demand written assurance the Justice Department will not establish the fund.

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