Republicans in the U.S. Congress have revolted over President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion fund for victims of government "weaponization," setting up a major battle ahead of November midterm elections.
The Senate paused a $72 billion immigration enforcement bill after many Republican senators demanded the fund be killed or subjected to strict guardrails.
Democrats have also pledged to use the immigration bill to attack the fund.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune blocked $1 billion for a White House ballroom Trump is building, citing lack of Republican votes.
Trump responded on social media: "I am helping others, who were so badly abused by an evil, corrupt, and weaponized Biden Administration, receive, at long last, JUSTICE!"
Analysts say this confrontation could intensify when Congress returns from recess and may impact the November elections.
