The Trump administration is scrapping plans for a $1.8 billion fund that would have compensated allies of the Republican president, the Justice Department’s top official said Tuesday.

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

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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.

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.

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

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…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of…

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

It’s a significant backdown from the US president, who said he “gave up a lot of money” to allow the so-called Anti-Weaponisation Fund to go ahead.