POLITICSJun 2 · 00:31 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLECascade PBS Staff

Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund paused amid GOP pressure

President Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund established by the Department of Justice has been paused. The DOJ will abide by a court ruling temporarily halting payouts to Jan. 6 defendants and Trump supporters, amid political pressure from Republicans upset about the fund.

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