"Democratic Lawmakers Launch Bid to Block Trump Slush Fund: Senators Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff, and Elissa Slotkin have introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act, a bill aimed at preventing the use of taxpayer dollars for payments to former President Trump. The move comes after the Department of Justice unexpectedly scrapped the "anti-weaponization" fund, a move seen as a major blow to the Trump administration's efforts to shield its officials from accountability. The legislation would effectively block the Trump administration's ability to utilize public funds for settlements and payments, sparking a heated debate over the use of taxpayer money to shield government officials from liability. As the controversy surrounding Trump's financial dealings continues to unfold, this latest development is set to further intensify the partisan divide in Washington."
Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly (Ariz.), Adam Schiff (Calif.) and Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) on Monday introduced legislation to block the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund, which the Department of Justice (DOJ) scrapped earlier in the day. The bill, dubbed the Drain the Slush Fund Act, would bar the use of taxpayer money for payments to President Trump,...
