US Judge Blocks Trump's $1.8B 'Anti-Instrumentalization' Fund, Complicating Official Confirmation

A Virginia judge rejected the government's motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the $1.8 billion 'anti-instrumentalization' fund, keeping it blocked despite assurances of cancellation. The fund, intended to support Trump allies, faces bipartisan opposition and legal challenges over potential misuse of public funds, complicating the confirmation of a high-ranking official.