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GOP senators to advance Blanche after $1.8B fund terminated
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Stephen Goin , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 8 billion and was known as the "anti-weaponization fund".
A development in Washington may pave the way for President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee to move forward. The Justice Department has eliminated a controversial fund, which had been a point of contention. 8 billion and was known as the "anti-weaponization fund".
Its termination was made official through an order by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Further details on this story are available from WSMV 4 News, including the implications of this development for the nominee's confirmation process.
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Category: government Published: August 3, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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