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Senate passes $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s ’slush fund’

The bill now advances to the House of Representatives, where it is anticipated to be considered next week

The Independent UK

Wrap-up: All-nighter caps Senate work and a short House week

Congress left town this week after the Senate passed Republicans’ high-priority budget reconciliation package for immigration enforcement, while Democrats saw a war powers messaging win in the House. The Senate adjourned in the wee hours of Friday morning following an all-night “vote-a-rama” to pass a nearly $70 billion reconciliation bill…

Roll Call

First Thing: Bondi distances herself from ‘botched’ release of Epstein files

Former attorney general says expected replacement, Todd Blanche, was in charge of controversial process. Plus: why are US consumers so angry?

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US Senate passes new funds for ICE and Border Patrol

Senators have approved funding for US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown after hours of arguing over his controversial "anti-weaponisation" fund.

AAP

Trump’s pet project turns a simple vote into an all-night mess

Democrats and a faction of Republicans have been actively seeking to permanently block the creation of this fund, which is designed to compensate individuals who claim political persecution

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi’s 34 ‘I don’t recall’ answers spark Epstein document cover-up row

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The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Senate Republicans keep president’s $1.8bn ally payout fund alive – for now

Trump’s plan for an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund that could issue financial settlements to people connected to the January 6 insurrection has sparked dissent in his party – key US politics stories from Thursday 4 June at a glance

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Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8 billion settlement fund

Senate Republicans are facing challenges in passing funding for President Donald Trump's immigration agencies. Democrats are pushing for votes on various issues, including a settlement fund. Internal Republican disagreements are also surfacing. The bill aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years. Republicans are trying to pass the…

The Economic Times

Pam Bondi puts Todd Blanche on the hook for ‘entire release’ of the Epstein files, transcript reveals

The former AG says she wasn’t ‘placing blame’ on her successor after lawmakers accused her of throwing him under the bus

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi claims Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of ‘entire release’ of Epstein files

Blanche, whom Trump plans to nominate to replace ex-attorney general, served as Bondi’s deputy at DoJ

The Guardian - US

Todd Blanche Hates 'Weaponization' of Government Unless It Benefits His Boss

Blanche is happy to pervert justice in service of the president's personal agenda. No wonder Trump wants to keep him as attorney general.

Reason

Senate Republicans narrowly block bid to bar Trump’s $1.8bn fund to pay allies

Three GOP senators join Democrats as dispute over proposed payouts exposes party divisions

The Guardian - US

Treasury Secretary Sidesteps Questions on Trump IRS Audit Deal After DOJ Signals Protections Still Stand

The Acting AG said on Wednesday that the administration was abandoning plans for a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" but suggest IRS audit protections for Trump remained intact

Latin Times

Todd Blanche to Stay Put as Trump Teases a Permanent Shift That Could Change Everything for the Department of Justice

Blanche’s potential nomination also raises questions about the future of the DOJ’s relationship with the IRS.

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The Guardian - US

Republicans urge investigation into two men accused of abuse by Epstein assistant

Hair stylist Frédéric Fekkai and ex-Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine accused in new testimony, lawmakers reveal

Roll Call

Booker, Cassidy back legal challenge to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., filed a court brief Thursday supporting a lawsuit seeking to block implementation of the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The bipartisan brief was filed as the Senate voted on a measure to fund immigration enforcement, and where senators on both sides…

International Business Times UK

GOP Mutiny: Senate Republicans Move To Kill Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Pay Jan. 6 Rioters

Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy oppose Trump's 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund', proposing amendments to redirect funds amidst GOP's immigration bill discussions.

The Independent UK

Trump’s IRS deal to avoid tax investigations could be in big trouble

ANALYSIS: A federal judge could sanction everyone involved over allegations of ‘serious misconduct’ in the president’s lawsuit against himself, Alex Woodward writes

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Reason

Slush Fund, We Hardly Knew Ye

I have bad news for the Acting Attorney General: This shitshow is not going away any time soon.

AAP

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is refusing to say whether President Donald Trump and his family will still receive immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund

Reason

Trump's Immunity Deal Stinks Even More Than His Blatantly Corrupt 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

An addendum to the president's "settlement" of his lawsuit against the IRS shields him and his family from liability for any federal offenses they committed prior to May 19.

The Independent UK

‘Perturbed’ by Bibi, bullish on midterms and a ‘study’ of Vance and Rubio: 5 things we learned from Trump’s podcast interview

The president also shared his thoughts on nominating Todd Blanche for attorney general after he ousted Pam Bondi

The Guardian - US

Trump suggests he will make Todd Blanche permanent US attorney general

Trump says acting attorney general is doing ‘very good job’ and also promotes Vance-Rubio 2028 ticket as ‘hard to beat’

Latin Times

CONFIRMED: DOJ Abandons Trump's Controversial $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund After Bipartisan Backlash

The Justice Department has officially abandoned plans to create a controversial $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday, ending weeks of political and legal turmoil surrounding one of the Trump administration's most debated initiatives.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fresh strikes

Trump’s attempts to secure a new ceasefire agreement with Tehran remain in jeopardy – key US politics stories from Tuesday 2 June

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