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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Tuesday, defending a $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" created to compensate individuals who claim they were unfairly targeted by the federal government.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Tuesday, defending a $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" created to compensate individuals who claim they were unfairly targeted by the federal government.

The fund was established as part of a settlement resolving Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns. Under the agreement, Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization will receive a formal apology but no direct monetary payment.

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The fund was established as part of a settlement resolving Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns. Under the agreement, Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization will receive a formal apology but no direct monetary payment.

A five-member commission appointed by the attorney general will oversee the fund, with one member selected in consultation with congressional leadership. The president retains the authority to remove any commission member.

A five-member commission appointed by the attorney general will oversee the fund, with one member selected in consultation with congressional leadership. The president retains the authority to remove any commission member.

Blanche declined to rule out that individuals convicted of violent offenses during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot could apply for payouts, saying anyone who believes they were "a victim of weaponization" is eligible to submit a claim.

Blanche declined to rule out that individuals convicted of violent offenses during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot could apply for payouts, saying anyone who believes they were "a victim of weaponization" is eligible to submit a claim.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he is "not a big fan" of the fund, while Sen. Bill Cassidy called it a "slush fund." Nearly 93 House Democrats filed a court brief seeking to block the arrangement, describing it as an unprecedented act of self-dealing.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he is "not a big fan" of the fund, while Sen. Bill Cassidy called it a "slush fund." Nearly 93 House Democrats filed a court brief seeking to block the arrangement, describing it as an unprecedented act of self-dealing.

Treasury Department General Counsel Brian Morrissey resigned on Monday, hours after the fund was announced, just seven months after being confirmed by the Senate. The fund is set to cease processing claims no later than Dec. 1, 2028, with any remaining money reverting to the federal government.

Treasury Department General Counsel Brian Morrissey resigned on Monday, hours after the fund was announced, just seven months after being confirmed by the Senate. The fund is set to cease processing claims no later than Dec. 1, 2028, with any remaining money reverting to the federal government.

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