Senate GOP Demands Limits on Trump Fund as Immigration Funding Stalls
Senate Republicans return to Washington facing an unresolved fight with President Donald Trump’s White House over a proposed $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” that has already delayed a major immigration enforcement funding package. Several GOP senators say they want strict limits on who can receive money from the fund and stronger congressional oversight before supporting the broader bill.
The dispute is notable because it reflects one of the clearest examples yet of Senate Republicans openly pushing back on a major White House initiative. Critics inside the GOP worry the fund could become a political liability, especially if payments reach controversial applicants. Supporters argue it would compensate Americans who were unfairly targeted by government agencies.
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The standoff comes as Republicans also navigate other disagreements with the administration, including spending priorities and concerns about midterm-election politics. With a federal judge temporarily blocking the fund and lawmakers demanding answers, the conflict has become a broader test of Trump’s influence over congressional Republicans.
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