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. Concerns include potential payouts to Jan. 6 rioters and lack of transparency, with a federal court temporarily blocking the fund. Congressional Republicans are divided, and advocacy groups like CREW have sued, calling it a misuse of authority.