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US judge freezes Trump $1.8 billion 'slush fund' for allies

A US federal judge has halted a $1.8 billion compensation fund. Critics call it a slush fund for President Donald Trump's allies. The judge blocked money transfers and payments. This is a setback for a Trump initiative. Opponents argue the fund lacks legal basis and oversight. A hearing is set…

The Economic Times · May 29

Facing Congress Over Epstein Files, Pam Bondi Says Todd Blanche, Not Her, Was in Charge of the Review - FULL TEXT

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi walked into Congress Friday with a carefully worded defense of the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, but the most revealing line in her prepared statement was not about transparency. It was about Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Latin Times · May 29

Could Trump be on the hook for taxes on his $1.8B ‘slush fund’? Some experts say yes

‘The tax analysis is actually not all that complicated,’ Duke University law professor Lawrence Zelenak said

The Independent UK · May 29

Epstein secrets back in spotlight as Pam Bondi prepares to testify before lawmakers

Former AG Pam Bondi marches back into the Jeffrey Epstein spotlight Friday as House investigators grill her behind closed doors over the Trump administration’s chaotic handling of the infamous sex predator’s case files

The Independent UK · May 29

US Justice Department Requests Names, Addresses And Banking Information From Reddit And X Users In ICE Case

The US government is using grand jury subpoenas to identify anonymous critics of immigration enforcement, raising concerns about free speech and digital privacy.

International Business Times UK · May 28

Trump’s retribution campaign now targets his most famous accuser. It could silence others, experts warn

DOJ’s case involving E. Jean Carroll appears designed to derail her multi-million dollar verdicts while silencing others, experts tell Alex Woodward

The Independent UK · May 28

DOJ sues Democratic states over refusal to provide undercover license plates to ICE agents

The federal government contends these states are imposing restrictions that hinder law enforcement operations

The Independent UK · May 28

A Google engineer is facing federal charges after allegedly using his employer’s confidential data to pocket $1.2 million on Polymarket

The DOJ alleges the engineer ignored a "Google Confidential" warning to get insider search data he later used for bets.

Fortune · May 28

Bipartisan Group of Ex-Judges Moves to Reopen Trump IRS Case, Claim 'The Court Was Deceived'

The former judges argue that Trump and the federal government failed to disclose a settlement agreement when they moved to voluntarily dismiss the case earlier this month

Latin Times · May 28

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether longtime advice columnist E

The Independent UK · May 28