Critics say the fund would allow use of taxpayer money for political allies

President Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged government weaponisation faces uncertainty as Republican senators voice opposition to its passage.

Acting Attorney General Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” It’s a setback for Trump,…

The Thursday vote was the first in a prolonged floor fight centered on the $1.776 billion settlement fund.