Lawmakers Oppose $1.2 Billion Fund as Trump Faces Party Discontent Over $1.8 Billion Proposal
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Updated · NPR · May 24
Lawmakers Oppose $1.2 Billion Fund as Trump Faces Party Discontent Over $1.8 Billion Proposal
14 articles · Updated · NPR · May 24
$1.2 billion in proposed funding is drawing opposition from lawmakers, marking the latest sign of resistance around Trump-linked spending plans.
That pushback comes amid broader Republican discontent over Trump's midterm primary endorsements and his separate $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
Trump also said negotiations with Iran are progressing, but the latest political friction centers on strains inside his own party rather than foreign policy.
Tulsi Gabbard's step-down added to a busy political backdrop as internal party tensions increasingly shape the story around Trump's agenda.
As talks progress, what role will mediator Pakistan play in preventing future conflict between the U.S. and Iran?
With oil over $90 a barrel, can a narrow Iran deal reopen the world's most critical energy chokepoint?