Blanche Shuts Down Anti-Weaponization Fund | Los Angeles News

Acting AG Todd Blanche just axed a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” designed to pay off political allies — a move timed right before his confirmation vote, sparking bipartisan backlash after it emerged January 6 figures might’ve qualified for payouts. Senators Cornyn and Tillis demanded the fund be formally dissolved in writing before backing him. Blanche claims he negotiated good-faith talks with lawmakers, and DOJ confirmed the fund’s official shutdown — rescinding a May 2026 order. This pivot signals major political maneuvering as his permanent nomination looms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01fc3b5100c2a244 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews