Backlash grows over Trump's $1.8B US 'MAGA slush fund'

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Bipartisan backlash is growing to U.S. President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion US Anti-Weaponization Fund for Trump allies, which some critics call a 'MAGA slush fund.' Senate Republicans revolted by cancelling a planned vote on a major immigration enforcement bill. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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