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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 8 MIN

Senate GOP furious over Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

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Senate Republicans have revolted against President Donald Trump’s newly established $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," abruptly stalling a signature $70 billion immigration and border enforcement package and leaving Washington early for the Memorial Day recess. The intra-party clash represents a rare, highly public defiance of the administration by congressional Republicans, who warn that the account lacks legal guardrails and could blow a hole in the party's upcoming midterm election prospects.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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