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Trump’s $1.77 billion ‘slush fund’ may be on the way out after GOP objections
GOP senators threatened to block a $72 billion immigration bill unless Trump scraps the fund, which could pay Jan. 6 rioters and grant Trump tax immunity.
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Bondi testifies before US House panel on Epstein files, but Dems blast her for evasion
Democrats say Bondi refused to answer questions about Trump's knowledge and blamed acting AG Blanche, while a DOJ lawyer sat in on the unsworn, off-camera interview.
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How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
A federal judge temporarily blocked the fund on May 29, and GOP senators are withholding votes on immigration bills unless guardrails are added.
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Trump administration seizes on shooting to make case again for White House ballroom
Acting AG Todd Blanche cited Saturday's shooting to argue for the ballroom's national security features in a court filing opposing a construction halt.
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Protesters at the US Capitol rally for voting rights after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling struck down protections for minority voting power, prompting Democrats and activists to demand accountability from all three branches of government.
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Trump drops IRS suit in trade for $1.7B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund decried by Dems
Democrats call the $1.776 billion fund a slush fund designed to compensate Jan. 6 defendants, arguing the settlement itself is unlawful.
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Trump elections order would create chaotic ‘nightmare,’ Democrats and allies tell court
A federal judge questioned whether the order is even lawful, but Democrats must prove harm before midterm elections less than six months away.
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Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz
The national average for a gallon of regular gas has surged to $4.46, with Ohio among the hardest-hit states as the U.S.-Iran conflict chokes oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
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King Charles III in historic speech to Congress cites ‘checks and balances’ on executive power
King Charles III became the first British king to address a joint session of Congress, delivering a veiled rebuke of strained transatlantic ties while receiving bipartisan applause rarely seen on Capitol Hill.
