Takeaways from Iowa's primaries. And, DOJ nixes Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
The Iowa gubernatorial primary saw Trump-endorsed Congressman Randy Feenstra lose to businessman Zach Lahn, marking a rare defeat for Trump's chosen candidates. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice announced that plans for Trump's controversial anti-weaponization fund will not proceed following legal challenges. In other news, Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence, despite his lack of extensive national security experience.
- ▪Randy Feenstra lost the Iowa gubernatorial primary to Zach Lahn, a significant setback for Trump.
- ▪The DOJ has scrapped Trump's $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund after a federal judge blocked its creation.
- ▪Bill Pulte was appointed as the acting director of national intelligence, lacking the required national security experience.
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