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After Trump backs off of 'weaponization fund,' see what Louisiana members of Congress said

The Advocate | Politics

Jun 4, 2026

WASHINGTON -- U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday afternoon that President Donald Trump agreed to drop his demands for $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to allow Repu…

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