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

The US Senate GOP delayed a $72 billion spending bill for Homeland Security and Justice due to disputes with President Donald Trump over his $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Senate Republicans demanded restrictions on the fund, which aims to support 'victims of lawfare' as part of a settlement with Trump, while disagreements persisted over eligibility for financial relief and a Secret Service security earmark tied to Trump's White House project.