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Media Monitor: Crooks and Liars Reports on Trump Slush Fund Secrecy, GOP Senator Outcry, and an Albino Buffalo Celebrity
Crooks and Liars reports on a secret $1.8 billion Trump slush fund causing outrage among Republican senators, a celebrity albino buffalo in Bangladesh, and other political and media news.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentWorldGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentLegalFilm and TVSocial Issues Donald TrumpTodd BlancheSlush FundBangladeshRepublican SenatorsSouthern Poverty Law CenterWhite House ShootingCrooks and Liars
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Senate Republicans Block Immigration Bill Over Disputed DOJ Fund
Senate Republicans halted a $70 billion immigration bill and left Washington, citing deep concerns over a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund they fear could compensate President Trump's allies, including Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentCongressElectionArtificial Intelligence DOJ fundSenate RepublicansImmigration enforcementDonald TrumpTodd BlancheJohn ThuneCapitol insurrectionUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Senate Republicans Delay Immigration Vote Over Trump Settlement Fund
The Washington Post reports Senate Republicans delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funding, frustrated by President Trump's $1.8 billion settlement fund. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced questions on the matter.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentCongressLegalSocial Issues Senate RepublicansDonald J TrumpSettlement fundImmigration enforcementTodd BlancheUS PoliticsGovernmentThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Trump's IRS Deal Includes Bar on Past Tax Claims
The Washington Post reports an addendum to President Donald Trump's deal with the IRS, signed by acting attorney general Todd Blanche, bars the agency from pursuing past tax claims against Trump, his family, or his businesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Donald TrumpIRSJustice DepartmentTodd BlancheTaxationLegal agreementAnti-weaponization fundThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Trump deal creates $1.8B fund for 'weaponized' justice system claims
The Washington Post is reporting that Donald Trump's deal to drop a lawsuit against the IRS establishes a $1.8 billion fund for individuals claiming to be targets of a 'weaponized' justice system.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Donald TrumpIRSLawsuitJustice SystemTaxpayer DollarsTodd BlancheGovernmentThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Trump Claims Justice Department Owes Him Millions
France 24 reports that Donald Trump said the Justice Department likely owes him damages, after a report that he was seeking $230 million in compensation for past investigations.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLegalWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia Bias Donald TrumpJustice DepartmentPam BondiTodd BlancheNew York TimesAFPinvestigationsFrance 24