Trump reportedly mulling retreat from $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund

Democrats decry presidents most brazen act of self-dealing yet and vow to challenge fund in CongressDonald Trump is reconsidering whether to keep pressing for a $1.8bn fund to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said on Monday, as the justice department paused the program to comply with a court order.Trumps anti-weaponization fund has faced legal setbacks since it was announced two weeks ago. The idea has also faced a mounting political backlash from Republicans concerned ...