Republican lawmakers seek clarity on Trump's "anti-weaponization fund"

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Coverage diverges in how the outlets frame the Republican response. The International homepage presents a neutral account of the postponement, while the New York Times emphasizes the notion of a "revolt," suggesting a more dramatic…

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A growing number of lawmakers are speaking out against the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

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▪ Trump lashes out at Republicans who oppose his ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund — Financial Times — World
▪ Trump lashes out at Republicans amid revolt over $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' — ABC News — Top
▪ Trump defends DOJ fund after Senate Republicans push back — CNBC — Top
▪ The US in Brief: Senate Republicans defy Trump — The Economist (latest)
▪ US Senate pushes back against Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund — Al Jazeera English
▪ Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponisation' fund stalls ICE funding vote — ABC News (Australia)
▪ Senate Republicans Revolt Over Trump’s Fund — NYT — Home
▪ Republicans push back on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund — International homepage
▪ Republicans to leave Washington without ICE funding vote — NPR — Politics

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