Judge halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ critics call a payoff to political allies

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' critics argue benefits political allies. The fund, established via a settlement in a Trump lawsuit over leaked tax returns, faces legal challenges alleging constitutional violations. Judge Leonie Brinkema halted disbursements pending a June 12 hearing.