Trump says ‘I’d pay’ anti-weaponization fund applicants ‘the kind of money they deserve’

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump says ‘I’d pay’ anti-weaponization fund applicants ‘the kind of money they deserve’ 06:40 UP NEXT Trump on new Fed Chair Warsh: ‘I don’t want to have a big influence on him’ 12:44 ‘I’m not going to defend … Read more

Trump doesn’t rule out giving Jan. 6 rioters who attacked police payouts from the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

President Donald Trump did not rule out the government paying people who were charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and he also contended without evidence that recent California elections were “rigged,” in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more

Justice Department urges judge not to block ‘anti-weaponization’ fund that it says is already dead

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department told a federal judge that even though the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is “not going forward,” it still opposes the court taking any action to block the initiative on a more permanent basis. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

DOJ asks court to reject lawsuits against “anti-weaponization fund” because Blanche said program isn’t going forward

Washington — The Justice Department on Friday urged a pair of federal judges to reject efforts to block its $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” arguing that the cases challenging the program are moot because of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s assertions that the fund is not going forward. In two filings with federal courts in Alexandria, … Read more

Senate Passes Bill to Fund ICE for Remainder of Trump’s Term

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An ‘anti-weaponization’ fund workaround and May jobs report predictions: Morning Rundown

A Treasury fund could allow the Trump administration to pay Jan. 6 rioters. A Florida surgeon’s previous errors come to light after he accidentally removed a patient’s liver. And a new report is expected to show job growth in May. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

DOJ could still pay Jan. 6 rioters even without ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Even without the “anti-weaponization” fund, the Trump administration has the ability to give payouts to Jan. 6 rioters through an already existing mechanism: the Judgment Fund. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told Congress this week that the Justice Department was … Read more

Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation early Friday to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, after intense bipartisan backlash over a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund threatened to derail the bill. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Republicans managed to push through the $70 billion legislation … Read more