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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference in June. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Blanche formally rescinds plan for ‘weaponization’ fund, in deal to advance AG nomination

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Acting attorney general Todd Blanche formally rescinded the Trump administration's proposal to set aside $1.8 billion in a fund for those who claim to be victims of political persecution. This comes after a formal agreement between Blanche, Senator John Cornyn (Texas), and Sen ator Thom Tillis (North Carolina) who threatened to vote against Blanche's upcoming attorney general nomination due to concerns regarding the fund. Rescinding the deal has drawn fire from President Trump, who has threatened to temporarily withdraw Blanche's nomination.

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