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Todd Blanche has shut down the $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” for Donald Trump, a move triggered by pressure from two Republican senators blocking his permanent AG nomination. He also clarified a controversial IRS audit immunity deal, narrowing protection to only specific plaintiffs in Trump’s lawsuit—not extended family or affiliates. Legal experts are now debating whether these changes truly block payouts to Capitol riot participants or offer real, binding immunity. The senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, have reportedly struck a deal with DOJ, ending their resistance—though Trump had considered withdrawing Blanche’s name. Blanche can still serve as acting AG for now, revealing the high-stakes political chess match unfolding behind closed doors.

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