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

President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, established by the Department of Justice to settle his lawsuit against the IRS, has sparked legal challenges and political divisions. Critics argue it risks rewarding January 6, 2021, riot defendants and concealing payout details, while Republican lawmakers debate its inclusion in immigration funding legislation. A federal court temporarily blocked the fund on May 29, pending a June 12 hearing.