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Senate Rejects Trump's Funding Proposals for Ballroom and 'Weaponization Fund'

Senate Rejects Trump's Funding Proposals for Ballroom and 'Weaponization Fund'

The Senate has officially rejected two major funding proposals from President Trump in the upcoming budget reconciliation bill. These proposals included a $1 billion allocation for constructing a ballroom on the White House grounds and a $1.776 billion 'weaponization fund' intended to provide payouts to individuals prosecuted by the Department of Justice under Democratic administrations. The latter proposal was criticized as a 'slush fund' for Trump's allies and convicted January 6 rioters. Senate Republicans, facing internal opposition, removed these items from the bill text after a contentious meeting with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Despite the White House's retreat, President Trump remains adamant about implementing the fund, expressing his intentions in a podcast interview.

President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

President Donald Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal attorney who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role

Trump says he's nominating Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Trump says he's nominating Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

President Donald Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal attorney who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role

Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session

Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session

Senate Republicans are working toward passage of legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies

The Latest: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

The Latest: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at home and abroad

President Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as Permanent Attorney General

President Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as Permanent Attorney General

President Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent U.S. Attorney General. Blanche, who is currently serving as the acting Attorney General, took over after the dismissal of Pam Bondi. His nomination is expected to face scrutiny in the Senate, which holds the power to confirm his appointment. Blanche's leadership has been marked by controversial decisions, including the handling of a fund intended for victims of alleged government 'weaponization.' The nomination is seen as a test of Trump's influence over the Republican-controlled Senate, which has recently shown resistance to some of the administration's plans.

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he would move to nominate acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department, which would make his former personal lawyer the nation's top law enforcement officer. "He's acting attorney General.

Senators Oppose $1.8 Billion Payout Fund Amid Immigration Funding Debate

Senators Oppose $1.8 Billion Payout Fund Amid Immigration Funding Debate

Republican lawmakers have expressed strong opposition to a proposed $1.8 billion payout fund intended for individuals who claim they were unfairly investigated by the government. This opposition comes as the Senate advances a budget package focused on immigration enforcement funding. The proposal, known as the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' was initially supported by the Trump administration but faced backlash over concerns that it might compensate individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that most Republicans were reassured by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's statement that the Justice Department would abandon the fund. However, some Republicans, like Senator Thom Tillis, are pushing for amendments to ensure the fund cannot be revived. The fund was part of a settlement related to President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax records.

Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund

Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund

Senate Republicans have cleared a first hurdle as they try to pass legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies

Trump indicates acting Attorney General Blanche will become permanent

Trump indicates acting Attorney General Blanche will become permanent

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed he would make acting Attorney General Todd Blanche permanent as the top U.S. law enforcement officer. "He's a very talented guy.

Senate in overnight session as Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement

Senate in overnight session as Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement

Senate Republicans are working overnight as they try to pass legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies

With weaponization fund in doubt, Trump will keep tax audit immunity, sources say

With weaponization fund in doubt, Trump will keep tax audit immunity, sources say

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Nandita Bose and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - The U.S.