This fund was established to compensate Donald Trump’s political allies, a prospect that has ignited a fierce backlash within the GOP

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.

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

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Chuck Schumer shares plans to force vote on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund and accuses Trump of ‘corruption’

A major showdown is unfolding in Washington as Senate Republicans push back against a controversial $1.776 billion settlement fund tied to President Donald Trump. The dispute has…

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.

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.

The slush fund may be on life support, but this IRS immunity thing Trump wants is outrageous—and Democrats need to make Republicans own it.

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

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

Senate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who…

Senate Republicans are meeting to discuss next steps in a standoff with the White House

This fund was established to compensate Donald Trump’s political allies, a prospect that has ignited a fierce backlash within the GOP

US President Donald Trump's Anti-Weaponisation Fund, launched to compensate individuals who believe they were subjected to politically motivated investigations, is being…

Senate Republicans will meet Tuesday to discuss next steps after the Justice Department said it would comply with a court order pausing the implementation of a $1.776 billion…

However, a deal that permanently bars the IRS from pursuing Trump, his family or companies for back tax claims remains in place.