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Billion-Dollar Fund on Hold
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A nearly $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate those wronged by government actions—announced by Trump as a fix for “weaponized law enforcement”—is now on hold after a judge imposed a temporary block. Republicans in Congress raised alarms over oversight and potential ties to January 6th, sparking heated behind-closed-doors debates. Facing intense backlash and legal pressure, Trump is reportedly reconsidering the plan, while the Justice Department agrees to pause rollout. Lawmakers are pushing for the fund’s complete cancellation, not just a pause, and questions linger about whether related probes—like Trump’s tax investigations—will also be affected. A court hearing next month will decide whether the block extends, leaving this billion-dollar initiative hanging in legal and political limbo.
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