The Daily Punch Inside Trump's legislative plans for D.C.
Aug 14, 2025
Dive into Trump’s ambitious push for a new D.C. security fund, facing significant pushback from Congress. The GOP strategizes for Democratic primaries in heated battleground districts amidst rising crime concerns. Meanwhile, tech exporters are rattled by Nvidia and AMD’s new chip sales fee to China, raising alarms about regulatory impacts. Explore bipartisan worries regarding China's policies and the implications of Louisiana's congressional redistricting as key midterm elections loom.
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White House Floats D.C. Security Fund
- The White House is floating a D.C. security fund proposal that would route Congress to pay for roads, bridges and policing in D.C..
- Passage faces heavy congressional resistance and timing collision with year-end funding fights.
No Price Tag, Big Political Stakes
- The fund has no public price tag yet though aides ballpark single-digit billions and Trump described it as relatively small.
- Funding would likely be shoehorned into end-of-year appropriations, creating leverage and conflict with Democrats.
Democrats Ready To Resist Federal Overreach
- Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and ranking members, have signaled strong opposition to extending federal control or funding for D.C. policing.
- Democrats see political upside in resisting what they call a Trump-created crisis and will likely fight authority extensions.