Key facts
- Trump administration is canceling the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
- The fund was intended to settle claims of wrongful prosecution.
- The Justice Department will comply with a court order pausing the fund's implementation.
- The announcement was made during testimony before a House subcommittee.
- Top Republican lawmakers had pushed back against the fund.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Trump administration is canceling the $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' during testimony before a House subcommittee. This fund was intended to help settle claims from individuals who alleged they were wrongfully prosecuted. The Justice Department has stated it will comply with a court order that pauses the fund's implementation. The announcement comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.