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Justice Dept Fund Under Fire
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are sounding the alarm over a Justice Department fund worth $1.776 billion, accusing top officials of bending Justice Manual rules to create it — possibly for political gain. The “anti-weaponization fund,” tied to a settlement from a former president’s IRS lawsuit, aims to address claims of “weaponization and lawfare,” but lawmakers worry it could pay out to January 6th participants, violating longstanding rules meant to prevent the Justice Department from secretly funneling money to favored groups. Democrats are pushing for a hearing on the nominee…
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