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Trump Administration Halts $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

The Trump administration has agreed to temporarily halt its controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, following a court ruling and bipartisan backlash. The decision clears the path for a stalled GOP immigration bill.

1 Jun, 11:05 — 1 Jun, 21:34
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APVery High11h ago

Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund - AP News

Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund  AP News

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BBCHigh1h ago

US justice department says it will abide by court ruling halting Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.

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bloombergHigh3h ago

Trump to Drop Plans for $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund - Bloomberg.com

Trump to Drop Plans for $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual10h ago

‘Where are all the kids?’: questions arise over treatment of pregnant minors in Texas ICE facility

The Trump administration may be deporting the US citizen infants born to unaccompanied girls formerly held at the San Benito ICE facility Representative Maxine Dexter has a lot of questions. Why were all of the pregnant, unaccompanied minors in the US rounded up and sent to San Benito, a tiny town on the Texas border with Mexico? Are they given appropriate medical care, given their high-risk conditions and Texas’s abortion ban? And most importantly: where are the girls – and their infants – n...

By Melody Schreiber

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NPRHigh2h ago

Justice Department says it will abide by court order pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund

The Justice Department said it 'strongly disagrees' with the court's ruling that paused a $1.776 fund for victims of government "weaponization," but would still abide by it.

By Ryan Lucas

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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

Trump admin backs off controversial $2B fund, clearing path for stalled GOP immigration bill

The DOJ paused the Trump administration's proposed anti-weaponization fund Monday, giving Senate Republicans space to push immigration enforcement funding.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Trump halts $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid bipartisan backlash

The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund is on hold, sources say

US President Donald Trump’s US$1.8 billion ⁠fund to compensate victims of alleged government “weaponisation” has been put on hold, two sources familiar with the plan said on Monday. The fund emerged from a legal settlement between Trump and the ‌Justice Department to resolve an unprecedented lawsuit in which the president had sued the Internal Revenue Service for US$10 billion over the alleged mishandling of his tax records. The US$1.776 billion was meant to pay people who said they had been ...

By Reuters

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marketwatchMostly Factual1h ago

Trump backs down on his ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. Funding for immigration enforcement should now get the Senate’s OK.

Trump administration officials on Monday confirmed reports that they’re retreating on their controversial “anti-weaponization fund,” after a significant portion of the Republican-run Senate voiced objections and held off on passing a bill to provide money to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection agencies.

By Victor Reklaitis

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Trump team looking to cut aid to college majors that don’t result in high paying jobs

Critics have argued the Education Department’s proposed rule requires ‘critical adjustments’

By Katie Hawkinson

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forbes2h ago

Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Is Dead—For Now—As DOJ Blames Court Despite GOP Blowback - Forbes

Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Is Dead—For Now—As DOJ Blames Court Despite GOP Blowback  Forbes

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago

Asylum rejections without interviews? Trump administration moves to speed up deportation cases

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By TOI World Desk

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tmzMixed1h ago

President Trump Dropping $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

President Donald Trump is abandoning plans to hand out nearly $2 billion to his allies -- including J6 rioters -- on the heels of judges blocking the so-called anti-weaponization fund. TMZ has confirmed the Dept. of Justice is opting to abide by…

By TMZ Staff

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

Trump govt agrees to temporarily freeze compensation package for allies

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 Trump's Republican Party. The post Trump govt agrees to temporarily freeze compensation package for allies appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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AP1 Jun, 11:05First to report

Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund - AP News

The Guardian1 Jun, 12:00

‘Where are all the kids?’: questions arise over treatment of pregnant minors in Texas ICE facility

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Times of India1 Jun, 17:07

Asylum rejections without interviews? Trump administration moves to speed up deportation cases

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cnbc1 Jun, 19:14

Trump administration plans to drop DOJ's $1.8B 'lawfare' fund, reports say

bloomberg1 Jun, 19:15

Trump to Drop Plans for $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund - Bloomberg.com

dnevnik-bg1 Jun, 19:55

Тръмп ще се откаже от фонда срещу използване на институциите като политическо оръжие

naftemporiki1 Jun, 19:55

Axios: Το «Ταμείο Εργαλειοποίησης» που σχεδίαζε ο πρόεδρος Τραμπ για να αποζημιώσει τους υποστηρικτές του «είναι στον αέρα»

Al Jazeera1 Jun, 20:07

Trump halts $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid bipartisan backlash

Fox News1 Jun, 20:09

Trump admin backs off controversial $2B fund, clearing path for stalled GOP immigration bill

forbes1 Jun, 20:12

Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Is Dead—For Now—As DOJ Blames Court Despite GOP Blowback - Forbes

newsbeast1 Jun, 20:18

Στον «αέρα» σχέδιο Τραμπ για αποζημίωση υποστηρικτών του – Τι είναι το Ταμείο Εργαλειοποίησης 1,8 δισ. δολ. που μπλόκαρε δικαστής

NPR1 Jun, 20:35

Justice Department says it will abide by court order pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund

marketwatch1 Jun, 20:48

Trump backs down on his ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. Funding for immigration enforcement should now get the Senate’s OK.

SCMP1 Jun, 20:49

Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund is on hold, sources say

tmz1 Jun, 21:02

President Trump Dropping $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

The Independent1 Jun, 21:23

Trump team looking to cut aid to college majors that don’t result in high paying jobs

vanguard-ng1 Jun, 21:27

Trump govt agrees to temporarily freeze compensation package for allies

BBC1 Jun, 21:34Latest update

US justice department says it will abide by court ruling halting Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund