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Axios reported Monday that the Trump administration is planning to drop a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after two federal judges moved against it, with one of the two senior administration officials stating, "it's dead for now." The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order freezing the fund until at least a June 12 hearing.

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Axios reported Monday that the Trump administration is planning to drop a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after two federal judges moved against it, with one of the two senior administration officials stating, "it's dead for now." The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order freezing the fund until at least a June 12 hearing.

The fund was created as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/trump-drops-b-irs-lawsuit-with-prejudice">part of a settlement</a> resolving President Donald <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/trump-sues-irs-treasury-for-b-over-tax-record-leak">Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS</a> over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns. The deal also granted Trump, his family and his businesses <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/irs-barred-from-pursuing-tax-claims-against-trump">broad immunity from IRS audits</a>.

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The fund was created as part of a settlement resolving President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns. The deal also granted Trump, his family and his businesses broad immunity from IRS audits.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/judge-blocks-trumps-b-antiweaponization-fund">U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema barred the Justice Department</a> from taking any further steps to create or operate the fund, while a Florida judge who oversaw Trump's original IRS lawsuit reopened the case to investigate allegations the settlement was "premised on deception."

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema barred the Justice Department from taking any further steps to create or operate the fund, while a Florida judge who oversaw Trump's original IRS lawsuit reopened the case to investigate allegations the settlement was "premised on deception."

Roughly half the Republican Senate conference is reportedly preparing to vote with Democrats to restrict or kill the fund. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his party was still "sorting through" a way forward and expressed concern that Trump might veto legislation to rein in the fund.

Roughly half the Republican Senate conference is reportedly preparing to vote with Democrats to restrict or kill the fund. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his party was still "sorting through" a way forward and expressed concern that Trump might veto legislation to rein in the fund.

This comes as former Vice President Mike Pence called the fund "a bad idea from the start" and urged the administration to drop it, saying it was "deeply offensive" that it could potentially compensate people who "assaulted police officers or vandalized the Capitol on Jan. 6."

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This comes as former Vice President Mike Pence called the fund "a bad idea from the start" and urged the administration to drop it, saying it was "deeply offensive" that it could potentially compensate people who "assaulted police officers or vandalized the Capitol on Jan. 6."

Meanwhile, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a coordinated effort to permanently block the fund through reconciliation amendments, floor votes and appropriations measures. Three Democratic senators also introduced legislation to shut down the fund and to restrict its future use.

Meanwhile, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a coordinated effort to permanently block the fund through reconciliation amendments, floor votes and appropriations measures. Three Democratic senators also introduced legislation to shut down the fund and to restrict its future use.

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The Trump administration signaled it plans to drop a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after two federal judges moved against it, with one source telling Axios "it's dead for now." The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order freezing the fund until at least a June 12 hearing.

The Trump administration signaled it plans to drop a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after two federal judges moved against it, with one source telling Axios "it's dead for now." The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order freezing the fund until at least a June 12 hearing.

The fund was created as part of a settlement resolving Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns. The deal also granted Trump, his family and his businesses broad immunity from IRS audits.

The fund was created as part of a settlement resolving Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns. The deal also granted Trump, his family and his businesses broad immunity from IRS audits.

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema barred the Justice Department from taking any further steps to create or operate the fund, while a Florida judge who oversaw Trump's original IRS lawsuit reopened the case to investigate allegations the settlement was "premised on deception."

The fund drew bipartisan opposition, with roughly half the Republican Senate conference prepared to vote with Democrats to restrict or kill it. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his party was still "sorting through" a way forward and expressed concern Trump might veto legislation to rein in the fund.

The fund drew bipartisan opposition, with roughly half the Republican Senate conference prepared to vote with Democrats to restrict or kill it. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his party was still "sorting through" a way forward and expressed concern Trump might veto legislation to rein in the fund.

Former Vice President Mike Pence called the fund "a bad idea from the start" and urged the administration to drop it, saying it was "deeply offensive" that it could potentially compensate people who "assaulted police officers or vandalized the Capitol on Jan. 6."

Former Vice President Mike Pence called the fund "a bad idea from the start" and urged the administration to drop it, saying it was "deeply offensive" that it could potentially compensate people who "assaulted police officers or vandalized the Capitol on Jan. 6."

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced a coordinated effort to permanently block the fund through reconciliation amendments, floor votes and appropriations measures. Three Democratic senators also introduced legislation to shut down the fund and restrict future use of the Judgment Fund.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced a coordinated effort to permanently block the fund through reconciliation amendments, floor votes and appropriations measures. Three Democratic senators also introduced legislation to shut down the fund and restrict future use of the Judgment Fund.

The $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund was a corrupt scheme to funnel taxpayer money to Trump's allies, plain as day. Courts blocked it, bipartisan senators revolted and the reconciliation bill nearly collapsed because of it. Banning this kind of presidential slush fund in law is the only real fix — Trump's word alone means nothing.

The $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund was a corrupt scheme to funnel taxpayer money to Trump's allies, plain as day. Courts blocked it, bipartisan senators revolted and the reconciliation bill nearly collapsed because of it. Banning this kind of presidential slush fund in law is the only real fix — Trump's word alone means nothing.

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Senate Republicans caved on the anti-weaponization fund despite the acting AG confirming it wouldn't benefit Trump, his family or any violent Jan. 6 offenders. These are the same senators who voted themselves $500K after suffering Democrat government targeting, then turned their backs on everyday Americans seeking the same relief. GOP leadership killed justice for their own voters to protect a reconciliation bill.

Senate Republicans caved on the anti-weaponization fund despite the acting AG confirming it wouldn't benefit Trump, his family or any violent Jan. 6 offenders. These are the same senators who voted themselves $500K after suffering Democrat government targeting, then turned their backs on everyday Americans seeking the same relief. GOP leadership killed justice for their own voters to protect a reconciliation bill.

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The $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund was a corrupt scheme to funnel taxpayer money to Trump's allies. Courts blocked it, bipartisan senators revolted and the reconciliation bill nearly collapsed because of it. Banning this kind of presidential slush fund in law is the only real fix — Trump's word alone means nothing.

The $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund was a corrupt scheme to funnel taxpayer money to Trump's allies. Courts blocked it, bipartisan senators revolted and the reconciliation bill nearly collapsed because of it. Banning this kind of presidential slush fund in law is the only real fix — Trump's word alone means nothing.

Senate Republicans caved on the anti-weaponization fund despite the acting AG confirming it wouldn't benefit Trump, his family or any violent Jan. 6 offenders. These are the same senators who voted themselves $500K after suffering Democrat government targeting, then turned their backs on everyday Americans seeking the same relief.

Senate Republicans caved on the anti-weaponization fund despite the acting AG confirming it wouldn't benefit Trump, his family or any violent Jan. 6 offenders. These are the same senators who voted themselves $500K after suffering Democrat government targeting, then turned their backs on everyday Americans seeking the same relief.

There's a 70% chance that there will be major civil unrest or rioting in America before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 70% chance that there will be major civil unrest or rioting in America before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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