Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
Senator Ted Cruz described a recent meeting with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as one of the most contentious he has experienced in the Senate. The meeting focused on the Justice Department's new 'anti-weaponization fund,' which has faced significant opposition from Republican lawmakers. Cruz indicated that many senators were prepared to vote against the fund, leading to a cancellation of planned votes on related legislation.
- ▪Senator Ted Cruz called the meeting with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche one of the roughest he's seen in the Senate.
- ▪The meeting was about the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' aimed at compensating those claiming political persecution.
- ▪Cruz stated that at least half of the 45 Senate Republicans present were ready to vote with Democrats against the fund.
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Politics Sen. Ted Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over "anti-weaponization fund" in meeting with GOP senators By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 6:34 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Republican Sen.
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