Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced legislation Monday to block a $1.8 billion Department of Justice fund [1].
The proposed "Drain the Slush Fund Act" targets the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund, which critics argue could be used for political purposes. This move represents a direct legislative effort to restrict the executive branch's control over specific federal spending priorities.
The legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., on June 1, 2026 [1, 2]. The primary goal of the bill is to prevent taxpayer money from being used for payments to President Trump [1, 4].
Lawmakers sponsoring the bill also intend to stop the creation of a slush fund that would support the president's immigration-enforcement agenda [1, 4]. The fund in question is valued at $1.8 billion [1].
Senate Democrats have coordinated this effort as part of a broader plan to challenge the administration's use of the Department of Justice [1, 3]. The bill seeks to ensure that federal resources are not diverted toward personal or political interests under the guise of anti-weaponization efforts [1, 4].
“The Drain the Slush Fund Act seeks to block the DOJ’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.”
This legislative push highlights a deepening conflict between the executive branch and congressional Democrats over the autonomy of the Department of Justice. By targeting the $1.8 billion fund, the sponsors are attempting to establish a financial barrier against the use of federal agencies for political or personal gain, setting the stage for a potential budget battle in the Senate.
