The Trump administration is canceling a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies of the president. The program faced legal challenges and significant political backlash.

<img alt="A person gestures while speaking." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/f47f1e7a-2b81-4da9-a446-0482eda5c6b0,1780443528030/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C106%2C5234%2C2944%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)" width="620" /><p>The Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion US fund meant to compensate...