House Republicans are aiming to introduce amendments to the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill that would target the prosecutions against former President Trump. Trump's allies are planning to defund Special Counsel Jack Smith. The bill cuts the Justice Department's funding by nearly $1 billion and includes cuts to the FBI's budget.
Key Points
House GOP negotiators are aiming to defund Special Counsel Jack Smith in the appropriations bill
House Republicans plan to introduce amendments targeting Trump's prosecutions
The bill cuts the Justice Department's funding by nearly $1 billion and includes cuts to the FBI's budget
Pros
Efforts to introduce amendments to the appropriations bill show active engagement in the legislative process
Potential cost-saving measures with cuts to the Justice Department's funding
Cons
Potential politicization of the appropriations bill by targeting specific prosecutions
Likelihood of facing challenges in the Senate due to Democrat control