Thune urges White House to eliminate anti-weaponization fund
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed his views on a proposed funding initiative. He suggested that the White House should discontinue the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. (sources: pbs, thehill, theguardian)
Thune stated that eliminating the fund would be preferable if Congress is to advance a budget reconciliation package. His comments were made during a briefing at the Capitol.
- Thune is advocating for the discontinuation of a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
- He believes that shutting down the fund is necessary for Congress to move forward with budget reconciliation.
- Thune made these remarks during a briefing with reporters.
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This story is about WATCH: Thune says Trump administration dropping anti-weaponization fund is 'best way to handle'. This bill would The controversy centers on a DOJ-created “Anti-Weaponization Fund” financed through the Treasury Judgment Fund; this bill would bar using fe.
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- Prohibit use of federal funds (including Judgment Fund funds) to compensate individuals prosecuted for involvement in • Block related payouts even if the person was later pardoned (per the bill text.
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This story is about WATCH: Thune says Trump administration dropping anti-weaponization fund is 'best way to handle'. This bill would The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” debate is about using the Judgment Fund for compensation tied to alleged government “weaponization”; this bill.
If passed, it would
- Prohibit federal funds (including Judgment Fund funds) from being used for certain settlements to covered individuals • Narrow the universe of claims that would be paid out via settlement mechanisms connected to the fund controversy.
This story is about WATCH: Thune says Trump administration dropping anti-weaponization fund is 'best way to handle'. This bill would Reporting describes the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as stemming from an unusual settlement structure and use of the Judgment Fund; this bill t.
If passed, it would
- Bar DOJ from using the Claims/Judgment Fund to make certain payments benefiting the President/relatives/associated • Prohibit federal funds being used for those covered costs.
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