Trump administration ends $1.8 billion anti‑weaponization fund as Senate backs $70 billion immigration spending

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that the Trump administration has formally cancelled the $1.8 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund, ending pending lawsuits that had challenged the program. The decision follows a prior federal court order that temporarily halted the fund’s creation and financing. The Justice Department argued the public interest no longer required judicial intervention, and noted that plaintiffs lacked legal standing.

Separately, the U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion supplemental appropriations bill to boost the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement and deportation efforts. The measure cleared the Senate 52‑47, with all Democrats opposed and one Republican voting against it. The legislation now moves to the House for final approval. The vote reflects ongoing partisan disputes over immigration funding and related proposals, including rejected amendments targeting a proposed White House ballroom and the controversial “anti‑armatim” fund.

Both actions highlight internal Republican debate over Trump‑aligned financial initiatives as mid‑term elections approach.