US Senate GOP punts immigration bill amid big split with Trump over settlement fund

The US Senate GOP delayed an immigration funding bill due to disagreements with President Donald Trump over his proposed 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund. Senate Republicans sought restrictions on the $1.776 billion fund, which aims to support 'victims of lawfare,' while the administration pushed for its inclusion in a $72 billion funding package for Homeland Security and Justice. No resolution was reached after closed-door negotiations with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.