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Senate Republicans narrowly block bid to bar Trump’s $1.8bn fund to pay allies

Three GOP senators join Democrats as dispute over proposed payouts exposes party divisions

The Guardian - US · Jun 4

Immigration budget bill suffers setback as House leaves town

A GOP reconciliation bill for immigration enforcement appeared to be skating on thin ice Thursday night as the House suddenly left town for the week and lawmakers continued to wrangle over a Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund. Senate opponents of the nearly $1.8 billion fund — derided by critics as a “slush…

Roll Call · Jun 4

GOP Mutiny: Senate Republicans Move To Kill Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Pay Jan. 6 Rioters

Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy oppose Trump's 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund', proposing amendments to redirect funds amidst GOP's immigration bill discussions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 4

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Cornyn, Tillis could create ‘wild card situation’ on Judiciary

Sen. John Cornyn’s loss to Trump-backed Ken Paxton in a primary last week means the Senate Judiciary Committee will have two Republican members who may feel less obligated to stick with President Donald Trump. Cornyn, R-Texas, joins Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., as Judiciary Committee members no longer facing reelection. Tillis…

Roll Call · Jun 3

Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence

ANALYSIS: Trump’s cold reception comes after the GOP killed his ‘slush fund’ and angered plenty in the Senate Republican conference, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Trump Is Reportedly Reconsidering His Politically and Legally Contentious 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

The Justice Department signals a retreat from defending the blatantly corrupt scheme, which provoked vigorous objections from Republican lawmakers.

Reason · Jun 2

‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fund

Critics from both sides and legal scholars say ‘slush fund’ is scheme that will help January 6 rioters

The Guardian - US · Jun 2

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Trump Admin Reportedly Planning To Drop 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund After Legal And Political Backlash

The Trump administration is planning to drop its $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jun 1

Democrats have fresh hope to win back Senate – could they really pull it off?

North Carolina, Ohio, Maine and Alaska are key targets for a party bullish after a bruising Republican primary in Texas

The Guardian - US · May 30

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Creating 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from making payments through its $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund."

International Business Times · May 29

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West

Russia is reportedly working to unseat Armenia's leader ahead of the June 7 election. Moscow fears his re-election will cement Armenia's shift towards the West. Plans include disinformation campaigns and transporting Russian-Armenians to influence the vote. Armenia has been moving closer to Europe and the US, a move that displeases…

The Economic Times · May 29

‘Culture wars vs real wars’: Experts say Trump just made Texas Senate race a battle the GOP didn’t need to fight

ANALYSIS: Trump getting involved in the Senate primary in Texas saddled Republicans with a scandal-ridden nominee. But, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg write, turning Texas blue still requires a lot of work

The Independent UK · May 27

Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn: How Ousted Senator Could Exact Revenge on Donald Trump

Ken Paxton's victory over John Cornyn in Texas, backed by Trump's endorsement, highlights a shift in GOP dynamics, raising questions about Cornyn's future role and potential dissent in the Senate.

International Business Times UK · May 27

Republican slams Pete Hegseth’s handling of Iran war and peace deal

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The Independent UK · May 25

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The Economic Times · May 25

Republicans clash with Trump over payouts tied to ‘weaponization’ claims

Republicans in the US Congress are opposing President Donald Trump's proposed $1.776 billion fund for alleged victims of government weaponization. This has sparked a significant political battle ahead of the midterm elections. The controversy is intensifying as lawmakers return from recess, with Democrats also planning to challenge the fund. The…

The Independent UK · May 24

Republican lawmaker says Hegseth ‘makes Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit’ in blistering takedown

Tillis, a now frequent critic of President Donald Trump, is set to retire at the end of his current term

International Business Times · May 23

GOP Resistance To Trump 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Stalls Immigration Bill In Senate

A growing dispute over a $1.776 billion compensation fund has exposed divisions within the Republican Party as Congress debates a broader immigration spending package.

Bangkok Post · May 23

Republicans defy Trump to oppose ‘slush fund’

WASHINGTON - Republicans in the US Congress have revolted over President Donald Trump’s $1.8-billion fund for people he says were victims ‌of government “weaponisation”, setting the stage for a searing battle less than six months before midterm elections.

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The Independent UK · May 22

Pete Hegseth facing bipartisan pressure over $600 million Ukraine aid package

Hegseth told lawmakers three weeks ago the Ukraine funding had been ‘released’ and a spending plan would soon be sent to lawmakers, but he’s failed to make the May 15 deadline

The Independent UK · May 22

Trump lashes out at ‘weak and ineffective’ GOP senator over lack of ‘slush fund’ support

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The Independent UK · May 22

Trump breaks silence after GOP revolt over his $1.8B ‘slush fund’ sees Congress head for vacation

Republican Senator Thom Tillis called the fund, which could be paid to violent Jan 6 rioters, ‘stupid on stilts’

We Got This Covered · May 22

‘There’s always a consequence’: Donald Trump targets yet another Republican, and GOP is terrified of the problems this will cause

“It just kind of felt like he was working against his own team.”

International Business Times · May 21

GOP Sen. Calls Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund a 'Payout Pot For Punks'

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis criticized the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" a "payout pot for punks."

Roll Call · May 21

Trump could face foreign policy squeeze in Senate after primary ruckus

New questions have emerged about whether President Donald Trump has lost sway with some Republican senators as they mull action related to a number of thorny foreign policy matters after they have clashed with Trump over the Iran war, the White House ballroom and his targeting of respected incumbents. Trump’s…

The Guardian - UK · May 21

Ro Khanna, AOC criticize Democrats’ 2024 election postmortem for not mentioning Israel’s war in Gaza – as it happened

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