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Audits into tax claims for Trump and his family barred

The US Justice ​Department has barred the Internal Revenue Service ⁠from ever pursuing audits into ​tax claims for Donald Trump, his relatives ​and companies.

AAP · May 20

Trump purges another Republican critic

Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, dislodging Thomas Massie in Kentucky's primary, one of his most outspoken critics in the party.

AAP · May 20

Did Trump's IRS settlement permanently shield his past tax matters? New clause sparks outrage- here's what the new clause is

A new settlement term bars the IRS from investigating President Trump, his family, and businesses for past tax issues. This extraordinary addition to a $10 billion lawsuit resolution permanently prevents claims or examinations arising from tax returns filed before the agreement. Critics have labeled the move "self-dealing" and "corruption."

The Economic Times · May 19

U.S. Investigates Whether Chinese Firms Cut Shipping Container Output Before COVID: Report

Federal authorities are reportedly investigating whether Chinese companies deliberately restricted production of shipping containers just before the COVID-19 pandemic, a move that could have worsened one of the most painful supply chain shocks in recent history.

International Business Times · May 19

Is Donald Trump government corrupt? Well, they just dropped fraud charges against a billionaire, and get this – he isn’t even American

It just took $10 billion.

We Got This Covered · May 19

JD Vance tells a Kansas City crowd to vote against himself: ‘Vote against the crazy leadership in Washington’

Couldn’t have said it any better.

We Got This Covered · May 19

Top government lawyer resigns as outrage mounts over Trump’s ‘slush fund’ of $1.7B for allies

The Treasury Department would have been responsible for distributing payments to those who successfully filed claims with the anti-weaponization fund

The Independent UK · May 19

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.

International Business Times UK · May 19

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…

Roll Call · May 19

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 · May 19