Justice Department says $1.8 billion payout fund is not moving forward

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The Justice Department has informed courts that plans to establish a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund are no longer moving forward. In court papers, the department confirmed that the fund, which was intended to address concerns about the misuse of intelligence, will not be implemented.

Separately, the Trump administration has submitted written requests to courts stating that the same fund is dead. The administration’s request comes as part of ongoing lawsuits related to the fund’s establishment.

In another development, the Senate has rejected a proposal by Senator Thom Tillis to rebrand the “anti-weaponization” fund as an “anti-fraud” fund. The proposed change would have redirected $1.8 billion from the original fund to address alleged fraud in government programs.

The Justice Department has urged judges to reject lawsuits related to the non-establishment of the anti-weaponization fund, stating that it is already deceased.

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