US judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund (opens original article in a new tab)

A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund indefinitely, following backlash and legal challenges. The fund was part of a $10bn lawsuit against the IRS and aimed to pay those claiming 'lawfare' and 'weaponisation'. The Justice Department had previously walked back the plan, but Trump has not endorsed its cancellation.

• A US judge blocked the Trump administration's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund indefinitely
• The fund was part of a $10bn lawsuit against the IRS and aimed to pay those claiming 'lawfare' and 'weaponisation'
• The Justice Department had previously walked back the plan amid backlash and lawsuits
• The fund's future remains uncertain as Trump has not endorsed its cancellation