Members of Congress from both parties are calling for the elimination of the Justice Department's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, with critics describing it as a misuse of government resources.

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland told CBS News' "Face the Nation" that he hopes Republicans will join efforts to "get rid of this political slush fund." Van Hollen characterized the fund as "corrupt from the start" and expressed optimism about bipartisan opposition to the program.

Separately, bipartisan co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus have called on Congress to block implementation of the fund. Representative Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York, urged Republicans to "stand up" against what he termed the "anti-weaponization fund."

The Justice Department established the fund as part of efforts to address what officials described as the politicization of law enforcement. However, critics from both parties have questioned the fund's purpose and oversight mechanisms.

The calls for elimination come as Congress prepares to review Justice Department funding in upcoming budget discussions. The bipartisan nature of the opposition suggests potential challenges for the program's continuation.