Trump administration temporarily halts controversial $1.8 billion fund for allies following court ruling ahead of June 12 hearing.

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.”

The Trump administration says it will comply with a court ruling temporarily blocking a nearly $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of President Donald Trump.

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

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The Justice Department said Monday it will abide by a court ruling that blocked the fund as the White House seeks to restart stalled legislation to fund ICE and Border Patrol.

The announcement from the Justice Department comes in response to a Friday court ruling by a federal judge in Virginia who ordered plans for the fund halted pending additional…

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.

Trump administration temporarily halts controversial $1.8 billion fund for allies following court ruling ahead of June 12 hearing.

The move comes amid US media reports that the Trump administration plans to scrap plans for the fund, which has come in for fierce criticism by Democrats and even some members of…

The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it will comply with a court ruling temporarily blocking a nearly $1.8 billion US fund meant to compensate allies of U.S. President Donald…

The potential retreat is a recognition of the legal setbacks the fund has encountered since it was announced two weeks ago.

President Donald Trump was said to be reconsidering a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund on Monday, created as part of a settlement with the IRS, amid legal challenges…

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.

Trump is rethinking a $1.8 billion fund amid DOJ delays and Republican concerns over oversight and potential misuse.

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

The Justice Department said it will abide by a court ruling freezing the fund