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First Thing: Trump chastises oil companies for ‘making too much money’ from his Iran war

US president takes aim at profits as oil companies worldwide benefit from US-Iran conflict

The Guardian - UK

House committee launches investigation into Republican lawmaker amid domestic abuse allegations – as it happened

Max Miller says he has ‘nothing to hide’ amid domestic abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Republican Ohio senator Bernie Moreno

The Guardian - US

Indian-origin man among 25 facing US citizenship revocation over alleged fraud

An Indian-origin man is among 25 naturalised US citizens facing proceedings to revoke their American citizenship over allegations including identity fraud, attempted murder, child sexual abuse and other serious offences, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced.

The Times of India

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Indian-origin man among 25 individuals at risk of losing US citizenship due to alleged criminal activities

US authorities are revoking citizenship for twenty-five individuals due to alleged fraudulent actions. An Indian-origin man is among those facing denaturalization proceedings for identity fraud. These cases involve serious allegations such as attempted murder and child sexual abuse. The Justice Department initiated the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in its history.…

The Economic Times

Elizabeth Warren Accuses Senate GOP Of Shielding Trump Family From Tax Audits: 'Republicans Are Caving On A Deal'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday accused Senate Republicans of preserving tax audit protections for President Donald Trump and his family after reaching a deal with the Justice Department to rescind a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.

Benzinga

Todd Blanche’s last-ditch effort to save AG confirmation draws scrutiny

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The Independent UK

Todd Blanche’s deal to end Trump’s ‘weaponization’ fund is ‘laughably flimsy,’ Democrats and legal experts say

Critics say the latest language raises more questions about Trump’s IRS shield and could open the door for slush funds in the future

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‘Completely hollow’: critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund

Democrats say agreement – which clears way for Blanche’s confirmation – makes promises president can easily reverse

The Guardian - US

‘Shall have no force or effect’: Acting AG Blanche defies Trump to protect his nomination and gives in to GOP demands over Anti-Weaponization fund

He has won over the veteran lawmakers.

We Got This Covered

Todd Blanche's Concessions Underline the Flagrant Phoniness of Trump's IRS 'Settlement'

The acting attorney general confirms his dishonesty in presenting that jaw-dropping scam as the resolution of a bona fide legal dispute.

Reason

Trump and Blanche keep the president’s corrupt IRS immunity deal — and throw January 6 rioters to the curb

ANALYSIS: Trump never needed the slush fund for taxpayer-funded payouts. But the fight over ‘Anti-Weaponization’ claims gave convenient cover for DOJ’s shield against tax investigations, Alex Woodward writes

The Independent UK

Trump heads west as Senate eyes pre-midterm recess

Just as Senate GOP leaders plan to begin moving several big-ticket items ahead of a planned August recess, President Donald Trump will head out west for a Los Angeles-area fundraiser and an economic speech in Las Vegas. Trump is set to return to Washington, D.C., Wednesday night — when the…

Roll Call

Republican holdouts say they will back Todd Blanche for attorney general

Move comes after Blanche gives senators written assurance he will drop Trump’s $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund

The Guardian - US

The $1.8 billion concession that could save Trump’s AG pick

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The Texas Tribune

Cornyn reaches deal to scrap DOJ anti-weaponization fund, ending Blanche standoff

Cornyn said he will vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination after the acting attorney general formally rescinded the fund and clarified the scope of a tax audit shield for President Trump and his circle.

The Guardian - US

Lawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act – but would Trump sign it?

After the justice department botched file rollout under the original act, lawmakers now want legislation with teeth

Roll Call

Blanche bid to move ahead with ‘weaponization’ fund ‘dead’

The Senate is back on track to consider acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department permanently after two key GOP holdouts said they were “pleased” with a deal they struck. The DOJ said in a statement posted Sunday night that it has “rescinded” a $1.8 billion…

The Guardian - US

Trump declines to call for Max Miller’s resignation amid abuse allegations – as it happened

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Benzinga

Todd Blanche Says 'Good Faith Discussions' Led to Termination of Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund Ahead of Senate Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund on Sunday after negotiations with Republican senators whose opposition had jeopardized his nomination ahead of Tuesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee vote.

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche has agreed to put in writing that Trump ‘weaponization fund’ is dead, holdout GOP senator says

The statement all but guarantees that Blanche will be confirmed as attorney general this week

The Independent UK

Top Republican squirms over whether Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ is dead or not

Jim Jordan expresses tacit support for fund that has many Senate Republicans in revolt against the White House

Benzinga

Trump Threatens to Keep Todd Blanche as Acting AG, Revive Anti-Weaponization Bill if Senate Rejects Nominee

President Donald Trump warned he could keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and renew efforts to pass an "Anti-Weaponization Bill" if Republican senators do not confirm his nominee for the Justice Department’s top role.

The Independent UK

MAGA rebel condemns ‘payout pot for punks’ after Trump says he’s reviving his $1.8B ‘slush fund’

President said Saturday morning he would move forward with the creation of the nearly $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ if two Republican senators refused to confirm his attorney general nominee

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In face of GOP criticism, Trump considers withdrawing Blanche’s nomination for now. Will it be ‘risky?’ Senator says, ‘Well, yeah, duh’

“This has nothing to do with Todd.”

The Guardian - US

Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination

After declaring ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘dead’, Trump reverses and says he’ll revive it despite Senate opposition

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