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Trump Administration Backtracks on Controversial Fund

Updated 2026-06-01 21:05 UTC 1 source Negative

The Trump administration has backed down from its controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund, with the Senate now needing to approve funding for immigration enforcement.

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Trump backs down on his ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. Funding for immigration enforcement should now get the Senate’s OK.

Trump administration officials on Monday confirmed reports that they’re retreating on their controversial “anti-weaponization fund,” after a significant portion of the Republican-run Senate voiced objections and held off on passing a bill to provide money to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement a

2026-06-01 20:48 UTC