Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponisation' fund stalls ICE funding vote
Senate Republicans have stalled a vote on a significant immigration funding bill due to internal disagreements over Donald Trump's proposed 'weaponisation' fund. This fund aims to compensate individuals who claim they were politically targeted, but has faced backlash from within the party. The failure to advance the bill represents a setback for Trump's domestic agenda as Congress heads into recess.
- ▪Senate Republicans left Washington without voting on a $98 billion immigration enforcement funding bill.
- ▪Internal disagreements arose over Trump's proposed compensation fund for allies claiming political persecution.
- ▪The collapse of the vote highlights growing unease among Republicans regarding Trump's priorities in an election year.
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Republican revolt over Donald Trump's 'weaponisation' fund stalls ICE funding voteTopic:World PoliticsFri 22 May 2026 at 10:25amFri 22 May 2026 at 10:25amFri 22 May 2026 at 10:25amDonald Trump's proposed fund for what he calls victims of government "weaponisation" is facing resistance from Senate Republicans. (Reuters: Evan Vucci)In short:US Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington without voting on a roughly $98 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.It came after fiery internal disagreement over US President Donald Trump's proposed fund to compensate allies who believed they had been politically prosecuted.Republicans have also been divided over a separate proposal for up to $1.4 billion in Secret Service funding tied to security for Mr Trump's planned White House…
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