Episode

Justice Department 'anti-weaponization' fund paused

Podcast: Morning Edition
Published: May 29, 2026
Duration seconds: 180
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Summary

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to pause the $1.8 billion fund's creation. The DOJ says the fund is for people who believe they have been persecuted politically.