Judge Brinkema rejects DOJ bid to dismiss anti-weaponization case

Judge Brinkema rejects DOJ bid to dismiss anti-weaponization case

STL.News Press Release Distribution Services NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Department of Justice lawyers have asked U.S. District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema to dismiss a case connected to the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," arguing that Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal recission order in August and has affirmed many times, including under oath before Congress, that the fund is dead.However, Brinkema seemed skeptical on Friday."The issues that underly this case are still alive and kicking in my view," Brinkema said."The real concern that lurks… is the concept of taxpayer money being used to promote particular

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