Politics
DOJ Fund Faces Congressional Scrutiny
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called for Congress to approve the $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund created by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Critics, including GOP senators, fear it may benefit Trump supporters involved in Capitol Hill violence.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
The Hill
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said Wednesday the nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that the Department of Justice (DOJ) created earlier this week should be approved by Congress. “People are concerned about paying their mortgage or rent, affording groceries and paying for gas, not about putti
2026-05-21 15:56 UTC
CNBC
Critics of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" fear it will give money to Trump supporters who attacked police defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
2026-05-21 16:04 UTC