multi source·18h ago·4 sources analyzed
Legislators propose ban on federal funding for DOJ fund
A new fund established by the Department of Justice is facing legislative opposition. Applications for the fund are already being submitted despite its official opening being pending. (sources: cbsnews, nbcnews, thehill)
ModernAction Briefing
The Department of Justice has created an 'anti-weaponization' fund worth nearly $1.8 billion, but a bipartisan bill aims to prohibit federal funding for it. Applications for the fund have begun to arrive, even though the official process has not yet started.
- A bipartisan bill introduced by Representatives Fitzpatrick and Suozzi seeks to ban federal funding for the DOJ's 'anti-weaponization' fund.
- The DOJ's fund was established through a settlement related to a lawsuit from Trump against the IRS.
- Applications for the fund are being submitted despite the official process not yet being open.
Why it matters
The outcome of the proposed legislation could impact the availability of funds intended for claims related to perceived weaponization of government agencies.
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