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Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund
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A Justice Department spokesperson told CBS News in a statement that the acting attorney general "signed an order on August 2nd that rescinds the May 18th Order establishing an Anti-Weaponization Fund.
The support from Cornyn and Tillis clears a significant hurdle for Blanche in his quest to lead the Justice Department.
Still, Cornyn and Tillis continued to negotiate with the Justice Department to address their concerns about the tax immunity and anti-weaponization program.
Mr. Trump continued to defend the "anti-weaponization" fund Monday, telling reporters that it could've given people who claimed they were unfairly targeted by the government "some solace."
Asked whether he signed off on the move to rescind the fund, Mr. Trump said, "I understand there's been a sign-off, but I don't know what they agreed to."