Acting Attorney General Withdraws Trump-Era Fund Ahead of Confirmation Hearing

Why it matters locally: The withdrawal of a federal fund and potential shifts in international policy could have indirect implications for federal funding streams and defense industry contracts in Washington state, though specific impacts are not yet clear.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche withdrew a fund created during President Trump's administration. This action occurred ahead of Blanche's confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, scheduled for July 15, 2026. Separately, President Trump called off military strikes targeting Iran. The President cited a potential deal as the reason for halting the military action.