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Cassidy, Booker urge judge to block ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Cassidy, Booker urge judge to block ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Summary

Senators Bill Cassidy and Cory Booker asked a federal judge to stop the Trump administration’s plan to use nearly $1.8 billion in an “anti-weaponization” fund. They joined a legal challenge against the payouts, even as the administration is stepping back from the plan.

Key Facts

  • The fund is called the “anti-weaponization” fund.
  • It involves nearly $1.8 billion.
  • Senators Bill Cassidy (Republican from Louisiana) and Cory Booker (Democrat from New Jersey) oppose the fund.
  • They asked a federal judge to block the fund’s use.
  • The Trump administration is reducing its support for the fund.
  • The senators say the fund threatens the constitutional order and authority.
  • This legal challenge focuses on the payment of the funds.
  • The issue is part of a current debate in U.S. government policy.
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