Democrats Push Bill to Permanently Block Trump’s “$1.8B Slush Fund”

Democrats Push Bill to Permanently Block Trump’s “$1.8B Slush Fund”

June 2, 2026 · 48 min

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The episode discusses the Trump administration's plans regarding the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and the response from Republican congressional leaders.

The Trump administration has signaled to Republican congressional leaders that it plans to drop the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, though it was unclear how firm or permanent that plan is, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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