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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion fund for political allies

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally terminated a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate political allies of President Donald Trump. The move follows an agreement with two Republican senators to end their blockade of Blanche's nomination for the permanent Attorney General position.

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Why It Matters

The cancellation of this $1.8 billion fund removes a potential source of compensation for individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach, while clearing the path for the confirmation of the nation's top law enforcement official.

Key Facts

  • Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' on Monday.
  • The fund was intended to compensate political allies of President Trump, including those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
  • The rescission was a condition set by Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to end their blockade of Blanche's nomination.
  • A separate declaration granting President Trump and his family retroactive immunity from tax audits remains in place despite a judicial ruling against it.
  • Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new tariffs imposed on 59 countries and the EU.
  • The new tariffs were implemented after the Supreme Court struck down previous import taxes in February.
  • President Trump stated that negotiations with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear concerns are expected to begin within 48 hours.
  • The MLB collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, 2027, with a potential lockout looming over salary cap disputes.

Who's Mentioned

personJaneese Lewis George“D.C. Mayoral candidate”personJohn Cornyn“Republican Senator”personLetitia James“New York Attorney General”personThom Tillis“Republican Senator”personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”