Schumer: Democrats to make all-out effort to kill Trump ‘slush fund’

"Battle Lines Drawn: Schumer Vows to Take Down Trump-Era 'Slush Fund' Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has issued a stern warning to Republicans, signaling a coordinated effort to dismantle a contentious $1.776 billion fund established by the Trump administration. Dubbed an 'anti-weaponization' fund, Schumer has branded it a 'slush fund,' sparking concerns about its potential misuse. With Schumer vowing to force a vote to eliminate the fund, Republicans are likely to face a difficult decision: defend the contentious funding or risk alienating their base by voting to kill it. The move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing battle between Democrats and Republicans over the fund's legitimacy and purpose."

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) notified Senate Democrats on Monday that they will make a coordinated effort to eliminate the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, which Schumer called a “slush fund.” Schumer said he will force Republicans to vote to kill the fund, regardless of how Republicans attempt to prevent the issue from...