Senate Challenges Justice Department Fund

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Democratic senators, led by Cory Booker, are sounding the alarm over a $1.776 billion Justice Department fund they say was secretly created to bypass legal and procedural safeguards — potentially for political gain. Critics argue the “anti-weaponization” fund, meant to address claims of “lawfare,” violates congressional appropriations authority and undermines department integrity by funneling money to convicted January 6th protesters without oversight. The senators have demanded a Judiciary Committee hearing, implicating the attorney general nominee in controversial decisions, while the…