Republicans Cancel Votes Amid Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

NBC NewsUpdated May 22, 2026, 11:23 AM

There is mounting frustration among some Republicans over President Donald Trump’s proposed spending, leading to both his $1 billion ballroom and the nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund hitting unexpected walls within the party. Objections over the latter fund prompted Republican senators to postpone a vote on an immigration bill and leave Capitol Hill for the week, according to two GOP sources. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.

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