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Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" faces bipartisan backlash

President Trump is defending the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion so-called anti-weaponization fund, despite heavy criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.

Published May 22, 2026, 10:24 PM
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Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" faces bipartisan backlash

President Trump is defending the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion so-called anti-weaponization fund, despite heavy criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.

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