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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it​

By ERIC TUCKER, SEUNG MIN KIM and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
Updated 8:00 PM CDT, June 1, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday, as the Justice Department also said it would temporarily pause the program’s implementation in compliance with a court order.

The potential retreat is a nod to the legal setbacks the fund has encountered since it was announced two weeks ago and a recognition of the mounting political backlash from Republicans concerned by a lack of oversight of the money disbursement and the possibility of payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The Trump administration had defended the $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” established to resolve Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns, as an appropriate corrective measure for what officials insist was weaponized law enforcement during the Biden administration.

But while some Trump supporters — including participants in the Capitol riot — celebrated the announcement of the fund, the reaction among Republicans in Congress has been decidedly more hostile. The outrage came to a head last month at a closed-door meeting between senators and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas described on a recent episode of his podcast as “one of the roughest meetings I’ve seen in my entire time in the Senate.” ...

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US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait

The United States says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend.
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Primary challengers threaten to unseat House members across the country

Complaints about age and ideology are fueling an especially large number of contested primaries for Democratic House members.
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Another NATO ally signs onto European nuclear umbrella as continent boosts self-defense

Norway becomes the ninth country to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative as European governments seek greater self-reliance from U.S. defense.
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Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government. The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the U.S. government.
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As Ebola spreads, the institute Fauci once led stays on the sidelines without a leader

It isn’t clear who’s running the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, whose research played an important role during past Ebola outbreaks.
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Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down

Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.
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Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund

A standoff between the White House and the Senate remains unresolved as Republicans return to Washington after defiantly leaving town 10 days ago without passing legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.
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Fox News Poll: 'Resilient discontent' defines the US mood at 250th anniversary

Two-thirds of American voters describe the U.S. in negative terms, yet 81% still prefer living here as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
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Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds, causing interest rates to climb in ways that are creating a new risk for Republicans.
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Trump says he doesn't care if 'very boring' talks with Iran are over

President Trump downplayed the potential collapse of peace talks with Iran, telling CNBC the negotiations "started to get very boring."
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Ebola outbreak spreading in Africa is 'likely far worse' than official figures suggest: IRC

The Ebola outbreak spreading in the DRC is "likely far worse" than official figures suggest, the International Rescue Committee warned on Monday.
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Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools

Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F.
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Trump administration names Rosario 'Pete' Vasquez to serve as next US Border Patrol chief

CBP announces Pete Vasquez as the next U.S. Border Patrol chief, succeeding Mike Banks who retired after 37 years of federal law enforcement service.
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Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entry.
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The GOP chairs of three House committees are requesting that five members of ActBlue’s board sit for transcribed interviews and produce a slew of documents related to their involvement in the payment processor’s response to
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Newark mayor questions state police tactics at Delaney Hall after Sherrill's order, calls agency 'a sword'

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Tuesday that he disagreed with the tactics New Jersey State Police used after they were ordered by Gov. Mikie Sherrill to secure the scene outside Delaney Hall, describing the agency as "a sword."

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold

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Canada formally requests renewal of North American free trade pact

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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts

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WATCH: Schiff ducks Platner questions as embattled Dem Senate hopeful hits DC

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Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., dodged questions when asked whether he stood by Graham Platner, the embattled Maine Democrat whose Senate bid has become too big for his party to ignore and too messy for some Democrats to rally behind.

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British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says

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South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men

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Foreign enemies have a shockingly simple way to track US troops overseas, lawmakers warn

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding answers from the Pentagon after U.S. Central Command disclosed it had received multiple threat reports indicating foreign adversaries were exploiting commercially available location data to target or surveil American military personnel overseas.

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Trump names Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence

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President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is appointing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William "Bill" Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.

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FIRST ON FOX: More than 70 lawmakers are lining up against a Colorado county's effort to hold major oil companies financially liable for alleged climate change damages.

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Mamdani marks Pride Month, says honoring 'queer and transgender' contributions would take more than 30 days

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the beginning of June's Pride Month with a Monday post on X, saying it would take longer than just one month to honor the ways in which "queer and transgender" residents have benefited the city over time.

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Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says

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China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps

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Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California, where voters will be choosing which two candidates will be on the ballot in November in the governor's race.

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Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief

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Washington — President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard, who is stepping aside at the end of the month.

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Bernie Sanders refuses to back away from Graham Platner endorsement despite report of explicit texts to women

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., indicated he is not backing down from his endorsement of Maine senate candidate Graham Platner, despite reports that the Democrat exchanged sexual texts with several women after marrying his wife two years ago.

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FIRST ON FOX: Trump admin transforms DC hotspot once rocked by George Floyd protests in symbolic reversal

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"This exhibition featuring Caesar Rodney and the 12 Soldiers of the Revolutionary War is a powerful tribute to the patriots whose service and sacrifice helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today," Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum told Fox News Digital.

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China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps

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Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says

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Late California ballots could reshape primary results in closely watched governor's race

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California's governor's race is tightening as many Democratic voters appear to be waiting until the final hours to cast their ballots.

Ballot-tracking data shows Democrats are voting at a slower pace heading into Election Day, fueling expectations of a late "blue surge" that could shift the final outcome once all ballots are counted.

Democratic strategist Steve Maviglio says the trend reflects voters who are still weighing their choices.

"To me, it's voters hanging onto their ballots until the bitter end," Maviglio said.

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