‘Anti-weaponization’ fund reaction and Colbert’s ‘Late Night’ finale: Morning Rundown
Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund has already attracted applications despite not being officially open. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has charged 15 individuals in Minnesota for alleged Medicaid fraud totaling $90 million. Stephen Colbert concluded his late-night television show with a star-studded finale.
- ▪Applications for Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund are being submitted even before it officially opens.
- ▪The Justice Department has announced charges against 15 people in a Medicaid fraud case in Minnesota.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's late-night show ended with a special finale featuring various celebrities.
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Morning Rundown‘Anti-weaponization’ fund reaction and Colbert’s ‘Late Night’ finale: Morning RundownPlus, the Justice Department announced charges against 15 people over an alleged $90 million in Medicaid fraud in Minnesota.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 22, 2026, 7:02 AM EDTBy Elizabeth RobinsonTrump’s allies and critics are already applying for a share of his $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. More than a dozen people in Minnesota are charged in a Medicaid fraud investigation. And Stephen Colbert bids farewell to late-night TV with a star-studded show.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Here’s what to know today.Trump’s $1.8 billion fund isn’t officially open yet.
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