Senate Democrats and Jan. 6 Capitol Police officers oppose Trump's proposed $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund
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By: Ashley Murray - June 3, 2026 11:02 am
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Senate Democrats, along with Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection and their legal advocates, held a press conference opposing the Trump administration's proposed $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. The event was organized by Public Citizen and Common Cause, and coincided with Senate Democrats pressuring Republicans who are struggling to pass an immigration budget reconciliation bill. Democrats plan to introduce multiple amendments related to the issue.
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Democrats plan to introduce multiple amendments proposing...
U.S. Senate Democrats, police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection and their legal advocates spoke out Tuesday against the Trump administration's proposed $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.
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