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Trump Walks Out Over $1.8 B Fund; House Approves Ukraine Aid

6/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump left Meet the Press set in Wisconsin after NBC journalist Kristen Welker questioned his claims about the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.
Vote Save America president Saniqua McClendon warned that Trump’s outburst could push Republican lawmakers away, noting that critics view his reactions to journalists as a pattern of avoiding accountability.
The House voted to limit Trump’s powers in Iran and approve aid for Ukraine despite his opposition.

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U.S. President Donald Trump left Meet the Press set in Wisconsin after NBC journalist Kristen Welker questioned his claims about the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.
Vote Save America president Saniqua McClendon warned that Trump’s outburst could push Republican lawmakers away, noting that critics view his reactions to journalists as a pattern of avoiding accountability.
The House voted to limit Trump’s powers in Iran and approve aid for Ukraine despite his opposition.