President Donald Trump appeared uncertain about the future of the $1.8 billion fund, which acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said was being dropped.

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

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

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