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US Senate passes new funds for ICE and Border Patrol

Senators have approved funding for US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown after hours of arguing over his controversial "anti-weaponisation" fund.

AAP · Jun 5

Trump’s pet project turns a simple vote into an all-night mess

Democrats and a faction of Republicans have been actively seeking to permanently block the creation of this fund, which is designed to compensate individuals who claim political persecution

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Pam Bondi’s 34 ‘I don’t recall’ answers spark Epstein document cover-up row

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The Independent UK · Jun 5

Todd Blanche Hates 'Weaponization' of Government Unless It Benefits His Boss

Blanche is happy to pervert justice in service of the president's personal agenda. No wonder Trump wants to keep him as attorney general.

Reason · Jun 4

Senate Republicans narrowly block bid to bar Trump’s $1.8bn fund to pay allies

Three GOP senators join Democrats as dispute over proposed payouts exposes party divisions

The Guardian - US · Jun 4

Treasury Secretary Sidesteps Questions on Trump IRS Audit Deal After DOJ Signals Protections Still Stand

The Acting AG said on Wednesday that the administration was abandoning plans for a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" but suggest IRS audit protections for Trump remained intact

Latin Times · Jun 4

Todd Blanche to Stay Put as Trump Teases a Permanent Shift That Could Change Everything for the Department of Justice

Blanche’s potential nomination also raises questions about the future of the DOJ’s relationship with the IRS.

The Mary Sue · Jun 4

Republicans urge investigation into two men accused of abuse by Epstein assistant

Hair stylist Frédéric Fekkai and ex-Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine accused in new testimony, lawmakers reveal

The Guardian - US · Jun 4

Booker, Cassidy back legal challenge to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., filed a court brief Thursday supporting a lawsuit seeking to block implementation of the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The bipartisan brief was filed as the Senate voted on a measure to fund immigration enforcement, and where senators on both sides…

Roll Call · Jun 4

GOP Mutiny: Senate Republicans Move To Kill Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Pay Jan. 6 Rioters

Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy oppose Trump's 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund', proposing amendments to redirect funds amidst GOP's immigration bill discussions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 4