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

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

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 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

President Donald Trump has pulled the plug on his anti-weaponization fund after blowback from congressional Republicans.

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

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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…

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 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…

The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order pausing the creation of the nearly $1.8 billion fund.

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

President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for alleged government "weaponization" victims has been halted. Republican lawmakers in Congress strongly opposed the plan. This move…

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

A federal judge has temporarily halted the creation of US President Donald Trump's proposed US$1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.

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