Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies
Senate Republicans are assessing their options following the Trump administration's decision to eliminate a $1.8 billion fund intended for allies claiming political persecution. This development has implications for upcoming votes on immigration enforcement legislation, as Democrats aim to leverage the situation to challenge Republican senators. The Justice Department has confirmed that the fund will not move forward, leaving GOP senators uncertain about the immigration spending bill's progress.
- ▪Senate Republicans are evaluating their next steps after the scrapping of a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies.
- ▪Democrats are planning to challenge Republican senators on the fund during upcoming immigration legislation votes.
- ▪The Justice Department announced that the fund is being dropped altogether, complying with a court order.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRepublicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump alliesSenate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who claim to have been politically prosecutedByMARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press, KEVIN FREKING Associated Press, and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated PressJune 2, 2026, 12:08 AM0:59Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., joined from left by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Sen.
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