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GOP lawmakers push back on Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

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Congressional Republicans are pushing back against President Trump's influence on legislative priorities, particularly concerning a nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. GOP lawmakers in both the House and Senate have voiced concerns about the fund's lack of legal precedent and accountability, with some vowing to restrict or even kill it. This internal party friction highlights a growing divide between Trump's directives and the legislative independence of some Republicans. AI

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GOP lawmakers push back on Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

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