Republican senators have privately told White House aides they think the fund should be scrapped

President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” is currently stalled, with some allies urging the White House to scrap it altogether amid an unusually…

Republican senators have privately told White House aides they think the fund should be scrapped

The fund is broadly unpopular among both parties—a majority of Republicans in an Economist/YouGov survey released this week said they oppose it.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., had previously said Republicans were in discussions with the White House about changing the fund.

The Trump administration is reportedly giving up on the $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”

Democrats have branded the fund a "slush fund" and are vowing to block its implementation, further complicating efforts to pass vital Homeland Security spending legislation

‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ has infuriated lawmakers and faces major legal roadblocks

Trump's political payout scheme upset Republicans on Capitol Hill.

Trump's political payout scheme upset Republicans on Capitol Hill.

The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS.

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Republicans had opposed the fund over fears it would provide monetary compensation to January 6 Capitol rioters who assaulted police.

President Trump drops $1.8 billion slush fund for allies amid backlash. Legislation introduced to prevent future misuse of taxpayer money.

Republican senators want a more explicit answer from the Trump administration about what’s happening with the Anti-Weaponization Fund.

US President Donald Trump has not committed publicly to terminating the pot of money, labelled a "slush fund" for his allies.

Legal challenges and a pushback from Republican lawmakers have prompted a rare U-turn from the US president.

President Donald Trump is rethinking a massive fund for his allies. The Justice Department has paused its implementation following a court order. This move comes amid strong…

The Justice Department has reportedly agreed to temporarily pause Trump's $1.776 billion fund, in compliance with a court order. | World News

Trump's $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of government weaponization is on hold after backlash from Republicans.

President Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged government weaponisation faces uncertainty as Republican senators voice opposition to its passage.