Politics
Trump Engages in Political Battles on Independence Day
On America's 250th birthday, President Trump inserted himself into partisan political battles. Senate Democrats introduced a bill to block his 'anti-weaponization' fund, which the DOJ had recently scrapped.
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BBC News
Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.
2026-06-01 22:56 UTC
The Hill
Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly (Ariz.), Adam Schiff (Calif.) and Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) on Monday introduced legislation to block the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund, which the Department of Justice (DOJ) scrapped earlier in the day. The bill, dubbed the Drain the Slush Fund Act, would
2026-06-02 02:23 UTC