US Senate pushes back against Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
The US Senate has delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funding, reflecting a rare dissent from President Trump's administration. This pushback comes in response to a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' fund linked to a lawsuit settlement involving Trump. Senate Republicans are expressing concerns over the implications of the fund and its potential impact on their support for the president.
- ▪Senate Republicans postponed a vote on a $72 billion funding bill for immigration enforcement operations.
- ▪The delay is attributed to bipartisan criticism of Trump's newly announced 'anti-weaponisation' fund.
- ▪Concerns were raised about a conflict of interest in Trump's lawsuit against the IRS regarding leaked tax refunds.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 5 centre.
- ▪ 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)
- ▪ Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponisation' fund stalls ICE funding vote — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Republican lawmakers seek clarity on Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" — CBS News — Top
- ▪ 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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News|Donald TrumpUS Senate pushes back against Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fundThe Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThe Trump administration has faced bipartisan criticism over its recent settlement of a lawsuit the president filed [AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026Senate Republicans in the United States have punted on a vote to fund immigration enforcement operations before a long holiday weekend, in a rare show of political backlash against President Donald Trump.On Thursday, the Republican-led chamber had planned to vote…
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