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Trump news at a glance: federal judge pumps the brakes on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Order bars government from ‘taking other further action’ in the creation or operation of the fund so a case challenging it can continue – key US politics stories from Friday, 29 May at a glance
TL;DR
- A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from transferring money into a $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization' fund.
- The fund is criticized for lack of transparency and potential for misuse, with concerns that January 6 rioters could benefit.
- Donald Trump's name was ordered to be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
- An executive order may lead to cutting recommended childhood vaccines by almost half.
- Utah released audit results of its voter rolls, finding most voters are US citizens.
- The Trump administration extended deportation protections for 11,000 Lebanese people.
- Louisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map that could eliminate a majority-Black district.
- The US deported over 21,000 people to countries deemed dangerous.
- An ICE agent wanted for a shooting was arrested in Texas.
- New Jersey state police will take over policing functions from federal immigration officers at Delaney Hall.