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Trump Defends Using Taxpayer Money for January 6 Defendants, Says Rioters Were 'Horribly Treated'

The DOJ formally announced the fund as part of a settlement agreement in a lawsuit brought by Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization against the IRS over the leak of the president's tax returns

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Blasts Supreme Court's 'Political' Handling of Secretive Louisiana Voting Rights Emergency

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has criticised the Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana's redistricting, warning it risks appearing partisan.

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Trump shows off site of new $400-mn ballroom

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday showed off the site of his huge new White House ballroom, a $400 million project that critics say flies in the face of voter anger over the cost of living.

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Nearly 150,000 U.S. Citizen Children Have Likely Seen a Parent Detained Since Trump Returned to Office

The report identified children linked to Mexican parents as the largest affected group, accounting for nearly 54% of cases

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Rubio Builds Early Evangelical Edge Over Vance In 2028 GOP Shadow Primary: Report

Prominent evangelical leaders see Secretary of State Marco Rubio as holding an early advantage over Vice President JD Vance among conservative Christian voters, according to a new report.

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JD Vance Suffers Embarrassing Blunder by Telling Trump Supporters to 'Vote Against Washington Leadership'

JD Vance faces online ridicule after telling supporters to 'vote against Washington leadership' during a Missouri speech, sparking debate over political messaging and viral missteps.

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NAACP urges athletes and fans to boycott college sports over voting rights

The boycott could significantly deplete rosters for powerhouse football and basketball programs

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Democratic Rep. Raskin Says Trump Seeks To Fund 'Private Militia' With $1.8 Billion Fund From IRS Settlement

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin said President Trump seeks to fund his own "private militia" with the $1.8 billion from a settlement with the IRS.

International Business Times

Trump's Treasury Lawyer Resigns in Disgust Over Secret $1.8 Billion Payout Fund for J6 Rioters

Brian Morrissey resigned just hours after the Trump administration created a $1.776 billion 'anti‑weaponisation' fund to compensate allies, including some Jan. 6 defendants.

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The Republican project isn’t to win in November. It’s to make November cease to matter

New electoral maps are erasing Black representations. The effort takes its cues from American history

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Blanche faces questions over DOJ ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche offered a staunch defense of a new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” on Tuesday, while Democrats condemned the effort as a slush fund aimed at funneling taxpayer money to supporters of President Donald Trump. A bipartisan group of lawmakers during a budget hearing on Capitol Hill…

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Donald Trump Slathers Bruised Hand in Makeup After Admitting He Ignores Doctors' Orders to 'Thin His Blood'

Donald Trump used a White House event to promote a new federal prescription drug website as his heavily made-up, bruised right hand again raised questions about his health and medical habits.

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Critics Slam Donald Trump Over 'Most Corrupt Scheme of His Presidency' After Secret $1.8 Billion DOJ Settlement

A $1.8 billion settlement involving Trump and the DOJ has sparked criticism, with opponents claiming it misuses taxpayer funds, benefits his allies

International Business Times UK

Rep. Thomas Massie To Face Primary Against Trump-Endorsed Challenger: 'I'm Going To Win'

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is set to face a Trump-endorsed challenger in his Kentucky district on Tuesday.

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New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

Ruling blocks detentions at three federal courthouses except in rare cases amid protests over tactics

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MAGA Pastor Insists God Specially Selected Trump to Construct New White House Ballroom: 'We Only Had to Wait 200 Years'

Eric Metaxas' claim that God prepared Trump to build a White House ballroom sparked online ridicule and debate over evangelical support for Trump.

Latin Times

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Reportedly Planning Memorial Day Wedding

Donald Trump Jr. and Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson are reportedly preparing to tie the knot over Memorial Day weekend, according to multiple reports circulating in South Florida social circles and entertainment media.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Defends £1.37 Billion Taxpayer Fund for January 6 Allies, Calling Them 'Horribly Treated'

The Trump administration launched a £1.37 billion fund to compensate allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration, drawing criticism over its legitimacy.

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‘I’ve got seven months left’: Massie speaks out after losing House primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein –as it happened

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Could a Pennsylvania primary decide the Democratic party’s new direction?

Election in Allentown pits three establishment insiders against a firefighter with a populist message

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Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie

Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests

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The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew.

International Business Times UK

Thomas Massie's Ex-Girlfriend Claims He Bragged About Sleeping With Lauren Boebert Weeks After Wife Died

Thomas Massie's ex-girlfriend, Cynthia West, told Laura Loomer the Kentucky congressman bragged about sleeping with Lauren Boebert weeks after his wife's death.

International Business Times UK

Trump's White House Helipad Plan Sparks Fury Over Historic South Lawn Makeover Again

President Trump's proposal to install a permanent helipad on the White House South Lawn has sparked criticism, with concerns over historic preservation.

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Louisiana becomes fourth state to advance a bail-related constitutional amendment to voters in 2026

The Louisiana State Legislature approved a constitutional amendment related to post-conviction bail for defendants who are convicted of an aggravated offense against minors for the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 13, 2026.

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