How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6

The Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, established to settle a lawsuit against the IRS, faces legal challenges and political backlash. Critics argue it risks rewarding Jan. 6 riot defendants and lacks transparency, while Republicans are divided over its structure and oversight. A federal court temporarily blocked the fund pending a June 12 hearing.