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Trump Administration Pauses Controversial $1.8 Billion 'Weaponization' Fund

The Trump administration has agreed to temporarily suspend its controversial $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund, which was intended to compensate allies. This decision comes amid significant Republican backlash and a court ruling halting the fund.

1 Jun, 11:05 — 1 Jun, 23:46
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APVery High13h 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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BBCHigh3h 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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NYTMostly Factual2h ago

Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System

The $368 million network of instruments collecting data in both the Atlantic and Pacific has been critical to climate and ocean research.

By Eric Niiler

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bloombergHigh5h 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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FTVery High4h 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 Factual13h 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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NPRHigh4h 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

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 Factual4h 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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cbcHigh2h 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 Factual2h 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 24High1h 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 Factual4h 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 Factual3h 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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forbes4h 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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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Trump agenda faces challenges as DOJ drops ‘anti-weaponization’ fund and Iran talks appear to stall

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7h 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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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h 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 Factual1h 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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seeking-alphaMixed4h ago

Supreme Court seeks Trump administration input on whether to hear Robinhood IPO case

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tmzMixed4h 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-ngMixed3h 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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First report: AP · 1 Jun, 11:05Full coverage: 29 · 13hWindow: 13h
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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

2h later
Reuters1 Jun, 14:11

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

3h later
Times of India1 Jun, 17:07

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

2h later
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

seeking-alpha1 Jun, 20:10

Supreme Court seeks Trump administration input on whether to hear Robinhood IPO case

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

Yahoo1 Jun, 20:30

Trump agenda faces challenges as DOJ drops ‘anti-weaponization’ fund and Iran talks appear to stall

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

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, 21:34

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

cbc1 Jun, 22:17

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

NYT1 Jun, 22:19

Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System

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

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, 23:46Latest update

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