POLITICSJun 2 · 23:57 UTCCBC NEWS

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B US fund meant to compensate president's allies

The Trump administration is scrapping a $1.8 billion US fund intended to compensate allies of the Republican president. The Justice Department's top official cited court setbacks and political backlash as reasons for the decision, which could impact the White House agenda.

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