DOJ says it will stop work on $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" after judge's ruling
- The US Department of Justice will cease work on the Trump administration's $1.8 billion fund following a court ruling that halted its operation.
- The DOJ expressed strong disagreement with the court's decision regarding the fund.
- The DOJ stated the fund was created to address significant abuse, harm, and hate unfairly shown to many individuals.
- Judge Brinkema has prohibited the DOJ from operating the fund until a preliminary hearing set for June 12.
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US President Donald Trump's administration is dropping plans for a nearly $1.8 billion tax-funded fund that would have compensated Trump supporters.
The Trump administration renounced its anti-instrumentalization fund for justice, which was recently created and criticized as a secret fund, said today the leader of the Republican majority in the U.S. Senate, John Thune. Asked by journalists in Congress about whether the fund would already be on the table, Thune replied: It is correct, citing discussions on the matter with the interim attorney general Todd Blanche. The senator said he hoped th…
Trump Reconsiders $1.8 Billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” Amid Pushback From Republican Allies
President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday, as the Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its implementation to comply with a court order. The potential retreat is a nod to the legal setbacks the […]
Trump’s $1.8 billion settlement fund is on shaky ground as GOP senators deliver swift backlash
Senate Republicans will meet Tuesday to discuss next steps after the Justice Department said it would comply with a court order pausing the implementation of a $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate President Donald Trump’s political allies.GOP senators who revolted against the settlement before leaving for a Memorial Day recess two weeks ago say they want more information from the administration about the future of the fund, whic…
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