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The $1.776 Billion in Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Fits a Pattern of Fanciful Figures
In one lawsuit after another, the president has claimed damages in amounts completely disconnected from reality.
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5 high-profile figures angling for ‘anti-weaponization’ fund money
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) established a nearly $2 billion “anti-weaponization” fund on Monday through the settlement of a $10 billion lawsuit from President Trump against the IRS. The $1.776 billion fund is set to give payouts and issue “formal apologies” to those who seek compensation because they think the government wronged them. During a briefing…
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Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" torpedoes ICE funding deal
$72 billion in funding for ICE and Border Patrol is now in limbo after GOP senators revolted against President Trump's $1.776B "anti-weaponization fund" on Thursday.Why it matters: The fund was dropped like "a bomb in the middle of a pretty well planned out reconciliation bill," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) told reporters.The package for ICE and Border…
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Republicans Cancel Votes Amid Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
There is mounting frustration among some Republicans over President Donald Trump’s proposed spending, leading to both his $1 billion ballroom and the nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund hitting unexpected walls within the party. Objections over the latter fund prompted Republican senators to postpone a vote on an immigration bill and leave…
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Ted Cruz says GOP senators screamed at Todd Blanche in ‘anti-weaponization’ fund briefing
Senate Republicans met with the acting attorney general to discuss the $1.8 billion fund, which ultimately derailed a vote on a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol
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House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
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Republicans punt on reconciliation amid furious disagreement over 'anti-weaponization' fund
Senate Republicans have canceled plans to begin voting this week on a budget reconciliation package that would provide approximately $70 billion to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029 amid a furious disagreement within their conference over the Trump administration’s proposal to establish a $1.8 billion compensation fund for MAGA allies.…
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Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., about his concerns with the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund.
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White House meeting with GOP leadership canceled over impasse on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
A White House meeting with GOP lawmakers to discuss a $70 billion party-line immigration bill was canceled on Thursday amid uproar from Republicans over the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund and money for White House security upgrades. The meeting was scrapped after the Senate postponed a vote on the party-line bill until after its Memorial…
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Trump admin pushes back on 'slush fund' attacks against Anti-Weaponization Fund and lays out who qualifies
The Trump-backed DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund sparks debate over whether Jan. 6 defendants and pro-life activists could receive taxpayer compensation.
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