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Trump’s $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls as GOP pressure grows
politics14 hours ago

Trump’s $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls as GOP pressure grows

President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' is stalled amid mounting Republican backlash and court actions. A federal judge temporarily blocked progress and another ordered Trump to respond to fraud claims, as some allies urge scrapping the plan. The fund, meant to compensate people who feel harmed by the Biden DOJ, has been criticized as a slush fund for Trump allies, including some Capitol riot participants. The controversy is complicating immigration legislation as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill, with Trump pushing for a June 1 deadline that many Republicans are reluctant to meet.

via CNN|
#anti-weaponization-fund#federal-judiciary#gop
Louisiana redraws congressional map to add GOP seat after Supreme Court ruling
politics17 hours ago

Louisiana redraws congressional map to add GOP seat after Supreme Court ruling

Louisiana lawmakers approved a new U.S. House map designed to gain a Republican seat, reconfiguring Rep. Cleo Fields’ district toward white Baton Rouge‑area communities and shifting part of Baton Rouge into Rep. Troy Carter’s majority‑Black New Orleans district, after the Supreme Court ruled the previous map illegal for racial gerrymandering; Democrats warn the plan could still be challenged in court.

via CNN|
#gop#louisiana#politics
Nebraska Town Hall Erupts as Flood Faces Backlash Over DOJ Slush Fund Tied to Trump
politics2 days ago

Nebraska Town Hall Erupts as Flood Faces Backlash Over DOJ Slush Fund Tied to Trump

At a Norfolk town hall, Rep. Mike Flood was met with boos as voters grilled him on Trump’s DOJ ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, the Epstein files, and Iran policy, with critics arguing the administration would funnel nearly $1.8 billion to MAGA allies. Flood said he never approved any such fund and urged fiscal conservatism, while opponents argued the government is rewarding political supporters.

via The Daily Beast|
#congress#gop#maga
Alabama asks Supreme Court to green-light GOP‑leaning map despite bias ruling
politics3 days ago

Alabama asks Supreme Court to green-light GOP‑leaning map despite bias ruling

Alabama has asked the Supreme Court to permit using a congressional map that would advantage Republicans even after a lower court ruled the map was racially biased, signaling a push to move forward with redistricting amid HB1/SB1 debates. The decision could affect Alabama’s 2nd District and overall congressional representation, as candidates like Shomari Figures compete for the seat amid ongoing protests and partisan maneuvering.

via AP News|
#alabama#gop#politics
politics3 days ago

MAGA Loyalty Propels Middleton Past Roy in Texas AG Runoff

Mayes Middleton, a MAGA-aligned oilman, defeated Rep. Chip Roy in the Texas attorney general runoff, framing Roy as not sufficiently loyal to Trump. The result underscores that fealty to the former president remains the defining litmus test for GOP primary voters, and Middleton would carry the MAGA torch in the role ahead of outgoing AG Ken Paxton’s own Texas Senate runoff.

via Politico|
#elections#gop#maga
Trump's $1.8B Fund Triggers GOP Revolt and Senate Power Play
politics6 days ago

Trump's $1.8B Fund Triggers GOP Revolt and Senate Power Play

Trump is pushing an $1.8 billion DOJ ‘anti-weaponization’ slush fund to pay his supporters, triggering a furious closed-door revolt by more than a dozen GOP senators who yelled at Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and derailed a partisan funding vote; Trump has doubled down after endorsing Ken Paxton, claiming the fund fights weaponization, while allies say he still controls the agenda, even as Senate leaders and other Republicans condemn the plan as risky for GOP unity ahead of midterms.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#gop#internal-revenue-service
Trump’s $1.8B fight tests the GOP Senate
politics7 days ago

Trump’s $1.8B fight tests the GOP Senate

The White House’s push for an $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and a personal-project agenda has exposed fresh rifts with Senate Republicans, who fear the fight could derail immigration talks and hurt GOP prospects ahead of the November elections. Trump remains defiant, citing recent primary wins and insisting unity, while lawmakers push back, warning the internal battles risk the party’s control of the Senate unless there’s a reset.

via CNN|
#anti-weaponization-fund#gop#midterms