The Trump administration told a federal judge Friday there is no need to block implementation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” arguing the administration has already scrapped the idea. The filing, in response to an order from Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in one of […]
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Trump administration says fund criticized by lawmakers “is now not going forward.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., walk to the Senate chamber Thursday during the reconciliation vote-a-rama. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Posted June 5, 2026 at 6:09pm
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