POLITICSNYT US
Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash
President Trump has abandoned a plan for a $1.8 billion fund due to political backlash and faced increasing pressure from both parties on Capitol Hill to stop the fund.
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