Senate Republicans defeat early attempt to block Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund Senate Republicans successfully blocked an amendment proposed by Chuck Schumer that sought to halt the creation of the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund. The vote saw three Republican senators from swing states break ranks, but it was not enough to pass the amendment. Subsequent attempts to redirect the fund or prevent compensation for individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol attack also failed to gain necessary bipartisan support.

• Senate Republicans voted down an amendment to block the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund.
• Three Republican senators from swing states (Collins, Husted, Sullivan) defected on the vote.
• The amendment sought to prevent the fund’s creation through a process requiring only a simple majority.
• Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the fund would no longer proceed but refused to commit this in writing.
• Another amendment, proposed by Sens. Cassidy and Tillis, aimed to redirect the $1.8 billion to fraud prevention at the Justice Department but failed due to lack of Democratic support.
• The Senate is also considering amendments related to immigration enforcement, such as requiring ICE officers to wear body cameras.
• Funding for Trump’s East Wing ballroom was declined for the Secret Service.
• The immigration enforcement bill, if passed by the Senate, could move to the House soon after.