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

President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, established by the Department of Justice to settle a lawsuit against the IRS, has faced legal challenges and political backlash. Critics argue the fund risks rewarding Jan. 6 riot defendants and lacks transparency, while Republican lawmakers have demanded oversight and guardrails before supporting related legislation.