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Judge Wants it in Writing

Judge Wants it in Writing

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June 13, 2026; 8am: On Friday, a federal judge extended an indefinite block on Trump’s $1.8 billion so-called “anti-weaponization” fund. In her decision, the judge cited acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s unwillingness to rescind the order in writing, as well as Trump’s continued public push for the fund. The judge said she will consider rescinding her order if the DOJ submits a sworn written declaration that the administration is not moving forward with the fund, and is giving them until next Friday to act. Former Federal Prosecutor Ankush Khardori and Skye Perryman, whose nonprofit organization represented the plaintiffs challenging the fund, join “The Weekend” to discuss.

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