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Democrats Introduce Bill to Block $1.8B Trump Payments

6/2/2026

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Schiff Blocks Trump Funds

Adam Schiff, Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin introduced Drain the Sludge Fund Act, blocking $1.8 billion payments to President Donald Trump.
Democratic officials from Hawaii and Senate launched coordinated attacks on President Donald Trump’s agenda as the 2026 midterm race approaches.
Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats will block the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund for President Donald Trump.
Tim Walz and Senator Brian Schatz urged to reject Trump’s policies, citing health-care issues.

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Goldman frees detainees

The triage center’s rapid-response work has freed dozens of detainees as ICE raids intensify across the nation.
Rep. Dan Goldman’s New York district office operates immigration triage center that files habeas petitions to keep detainees in jurisdiction.
Goldman and staff trained over 100 congressional aides to run triage center and coordinate defense.
The office relies on community partners for accompaniment because its staff cannot cover every case.

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Schiff Blocks Trump Funds

Adam Schiff, Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin introduced Drain the Sludge Fund Act, blocking $1.8 billion payments to President Donald Trump.
Democratic officials from Hawaii and Senate launched coordinated attacks on President Donald Trump’s agenda as the 2026 midterm race approaches.
Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats will block the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund for President Donald Trump.
Tim Walz and Senator Brian Schatz urged to reject Trump’s policies, citing health-care issues.

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