Trump administration dumps $1.77B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The Trump administration decided to abandon a controversial $1.77 billion fund intended to compensate individuals who felt they were wrongly prosecuted by the Justice Department. This move came as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before a House committee, which halted the progress on funding for immigration and deportation activities. The decision has significant implications for the ongoing legislative battles surrounding immigration policy and raises questions about the priorities and direction of the administration's legal and financial strategies.