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Trump Administration Halts $1.8 Billion Fund, Proposes Brazil Tariffs

The Trump administration has put a controversial $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund on hold following congressional opposition. Concurrently, the administration proposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices.

1 Jun, 11:05 — 2 Jun, 07:23
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APVery High69d 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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BBCHigh68d ago

Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $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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NYTMostly Factual68d ago

Trump Targets Brazil with 25% Tariff, Citing Unfair Trade Practices

The proposal marks the latest effort by the administration to rebuild its tariff agenda through Section 301 investigations.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi

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bloombergHigh68d ago

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Breaking Up Climate Research Center - Bloomberg.com

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Breaking Up Climate Research Center  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High68d ago

Trump drops $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund

Legal challenges and pushback from Republican lawmakers prompt U-turn from the US president

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The GuardianMostly Factual69d ago

Minnesota Republicans rebuked for Derek Chauvin moment of silence

Attorney general Keith Ellison says gesture at convention was an ‘act of profound cruelty’ to George Floyd’s family The Minnesota Republican party’s decision to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has angered the state’s attorney general – who was the lead prosecutor in the case. Keith Ellison, a Democrat, said Saturday’s gesture at the state Republicans’ annual convention in Duluth was “an act of profound cruelty” to Floy...

By Richard Luscombe

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NPRHigh68d 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 NewsMixed68d ago

The next frontier: Washington grapples with its latest space oddity

The Trump administration released new UFO files featuring Apollo 12 audio and military sightings, but lawmakers say the government is still holding back.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual68d 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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cnbcMostly Factual68d ago

Trump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practices

U.S Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the investigation under Section 301 was launched at the direction of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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cbcHigh68d ago

Trump administration will pause controversial anti-weaponization fund after court ruling

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 Trump, effectively agreeing to pause the plan for at least two weeks.

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SCMPMostly Factual68d ago

Senators blast Trump for allowing AI chips to be sent to overseas units of Chinese firms

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim on Monday slammed the Trump administration for potentially allowing advanced American AI chips to ‌be sent to overseas units of Chinese firms, and called on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify to Congress on the issue, according to a statement. In a surprise move, the Department of ⁠Commerce, which oversees US exports, on Sunday issued guidance to ‌close a potential loophole that may have led companies to export the world’s most advan...

By Reuters

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France 24High68d ago

Trump reconsiders $1.8 billion ally compensation fund amid Republican backlash

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 and growing opposition from Republicans. The Justice Department has paused implementation following a court order, raising doubts about the fund's future.

By FRANCE 24

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marketwatchMostly Factual68d 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 Factual68d 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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forbes68d 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 Factual68d 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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indian-expressMostly Factual68d ago

Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund put on hold after opposition from Congress

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual68d ago

Trump faces rebellion from Republicans? Massive $1.8 billion fund for victims of govt ‘weaponisation’ on hold

The Justice Department has reportedly agreed to temporarily pause Trump's $1.776 billion fund, in compliance with a court order.

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ndtvMostly Factual68d ago

Trump's $1.8 Billion 'Weaponization' Payout Put On Hold After Backlash

The proposal was dropped as senators returned to Washington after their Memorial Day break and faced an impasse with the president over a $72 billion bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol operations.

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rte-newsMostly Factual68d ago

Trump's 'weaponization' fund on hold after GOP opposition

US President Donald Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate ‌victims of alleged government "weaponization" has been put on hold after the White House faced fierce opposition from Republicans in Congress.

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japan-timesMostly Factual68d ago

Trump’s ‘weaponization’ fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress

The nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who said they had been the subject of government abuse has sparked uproar, including from Republican senators.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual68d ago

Trump's 'weaponization' fund is on hold, sources say

The fund emerged from a legal settlement between Trump and the Justice Department to resolve a lawsuit in which the president sued the Internal Revenue Service for $10 ‌billion.

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual68d ago

Trump Administration Agrees to Temporarily Suspend $1.8 Billion ‘Weaponization’ Slush Fund

Last week, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s push to create a fund for people claiming they were "victims of lawfare and weaponization"

By Charisma Madarang

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the-journal68d ago

Trump €1.8b 'slush fund' is dead for now after Republican backlash

The fund it is intended to compensate people who the administrations says are suffering from politically motivated targeting.

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tmzMixed68d 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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Daily Star BDMixed68d ago

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress - The Daily Star

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress  The Daily Star

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zerohedgeLow68d ago

California Legislators Shriek: 'Stop Nick Shirley!'

California Legislators Shriek: 'Stop Nick Shirley!' Authored by Mike McDaniel via AmericanThinker.com, Without the second Trump Administration, we would surely not have discovered, and most importantly, acted upon, the fraud being committed around the country, most notably in blue states like Minnesota and California. So much has been discovered so rapidly, President Trump appointed Vice President Vance to head an anti-fraud task force, and the DOJ hired additional prosecutors t...

By Tyler Durden

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vanguard-ngMixed68d 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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actualite-cdMixed68d ago

Trump anti-weaponization fund: Senate Republican Rebellion Forces Trump to Freeze Massive $1.8 Billion Legal Fund - Punjab Kesari English

Trump anti-weaponization fund: Senate Republican Rebellion Forces Trump to Freeze Massive $1.8 Billion Legal Fund  Punjab Kesari English

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AP1 Jun, 11:05First to report

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

3h later
Reuters1 Jun, 14:11

Supreme Court seeks Trump administration views on Robinhood IPO dispute - Reuters

2h later
The Guardian1 Jun, 16:24

Minnesota Republicans rebuked for Derek Chauvin moment of silence

Times of India1 Jun, 17:07

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

3h later
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

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

FT1 Jun, 20:42

Trump drops $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund

marketwatch1 Jun, 20:48

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

la-vanguardia1 Jun, 20:54

Trump da marcha atrás en el fondo para agraciar a golpistas por la propia presión republicana

tmz1 Jun, 21:02

President Trump Dropping $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

bloomberg1 Jun, 21:12

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Breaking Up Climate Research Center - Bloomberg.com

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

zerohedge1 Jun, 21:40

California Legislators Shriek: 'Stop Nick Shirley!'

cbc1 Jun, 22:17

Trump administration will pause controversial anti-weaponization fund after court ruling

Fox News1 Jun, 22:21

The next frontier: Washington grapples with its latest space oddity

SCMP1 Jun, 22:53

Senators blast Trump for allowing AI chips to be sent to overseas units of Chinese firms

BBC1 Jun, 23:03

Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

France 241 Jun, 23:13

Trump reconsiders $1.8 billion ally compensation fund amid Republican backlash

de-volkskrant1 Jun, 23:19

Trump zwicht voor kritiek: voorlopig geen controversieel miljardenfonds

rolling-stone1 Jun, 23:22

Trump Administration Agrees to Temporarily Suspend $1.8 Billion ‘Weaponization’ Slush Fund

jerusalem-post1 Jun, 23:46

Trump's 'weaponization' fund is on hold, sources say

japan-times2 Jun, 00:43

Trump’s ‘weaponization’ fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress

aftonbladet2 Jun, 01:15

USA:s justitiedepartement pausar kritiserad fond

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Daily Star BD2 Jun, 02:34

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress - The Daily Star

rte-news2 Jun, 02:36

Trump's 'weaponization' fund on hold after GOP opposition

Yahoo2 Jun, 02:49

Hegseth says ‘see you at SCOTUS’ after appeals court rules Trump admin illegally banned active transgender troops

berlingske2 Jun, 02:49

Trump ændrer toldsatser for en række varer med kobber og aluminium

hindustan-times2 Jun, 02:49

Trump faces rebellion from Republicans? Massive $1.8 billion fund for victims of govt ‘weaponisation’ on hold

die-presse2 Jun, 03:19

Von 25 auf 15 Prozent: Trump verringert Zölle auf Metallprodukte

cnbc2 Jun, 04:13

Trump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practices

delfi-lt2 Jun, 04:17

Žiniasklaida: Trumpas atsisako prieštaringai vertinamų planų

ndtv2 Jun, 04:30

Trump's $1.8 Billion 'Weaponization' Payout Put On Hold After Backlash

der-standard2 Jun, 04:36

Trump verringert Zölle auf bestimmte Metallprodukte

irozhlas2 Jun, 05:08

Transgender vojáci v USA nesmí být podle rozhodnutí soudu vyloučeni z armády, z náboru ale už ano

dnevnik-bg2 Jun, 05:12

Тръмп намалява митата върху вноса на мед, алуминий и желязо

seeking-alpha2 Jun, 05:59

Trump administration proposes 25% Brazil tariffs

faz2 Jun, 06:02

USA unter Trump: Trump-Regierung gibt Pläne für Entschädigungsfonds auf

actualite-cd2 Jun, 06:22

Trump anti-weaponization fund: Senate Republican Rebellion Forces Trump to Freeze Massive $1.8 Billion Legal Fund - Punjab Kesari English

danas2 Jun, 06:39

Trampova administracija istakla nominacije za više država: Majkl Jang, predložen za kandidata za ambasadora SAD u Srbiji

the-journal2 Jun, 06:55

Trump €1.8b 'slush fund' is dead for now after Republican backlash

indian-express2 Jun, 07:04

Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund put on hold after opposition from Congress

NYT2 Jun, 07:23Latest update

Trump Targets Brazil with 25% Tariff, Citing Unfair Trade Practices