GOP Senators Reject Anti-Weaponization Fund Payout for Phone Data Seizure

A group of GOP senators has declined a $1.776 billion payout from the administration's anti-weaponization fund, stating they do not need taxpayer compensation for past phone data seizures. This refusal highlights a significant internal rift within the Republican Party regarding the handling of digital surveillance and the use of federal funds for political or retaliatory purposes. The decision underscores a broader tension between party loyalty and the defense of civil liberties against government overreach.