Judge rejects Trump bid to kill $1.8B slush fund lawsuit
#TrumpSlushFund #JusticeDepartmentA federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Trump's $1.8 billion "slush fund" for allies, citing officials' refusal to provide a sworn statement the fund is dead. The case may proceed to trial. read more
Federal Judge Blocks Trumps $1.8 Billion Slush Fund
#TrumpSlushFund #DOJA federal judge indefinitely blocked Trump's $1.8B "slush fund" for allies, demanding proof it's abandoned. Officials claim it's dead but seek alternative pathways for payouts, including to January 6 rioters. read more
Senate passes $70 billion immigration bill after fund fight
#ImmigrationBill #TrumpSlushFundSenate passed a $70B immigration enforcement bill after rejecting bipartisan efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund. Bill now heads to House, expected next week. Republicans narrowly defeated amendments to redirect funds from the controversial slush fund. read more
GOP Revolt Over Trump Slush Fund Threatens Agenda
#GOPRevolt #TrumpSlushFundSenate Republicans revolt against a $1.776 billion fund compensating Trump allies, stalling immigration legislation. Trump reportedly reconsiders the fund amid backlash. GOP demands clarity before moving forward, with a court temporarily pausing the settlement. read more
Trump loyalists urge him to drop $1.8B fund
#TrumpSlushFund #GOPBacklashRepublican senators privately urge Trump to drop his $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" for January 6 allies, fearing political and legal backlash amid high inflation and low approval ratings ahead of midterm elections. read more
Federal Judge Blocks Trumps $1.8 Billion Fund
#TrumpSlushFund #JudicialBlockA federal judge blocked Trump's $1.8B compensation fund for allies, calling it an illegal "slush fund." The lawsuit claims no congressional authorization exists, halting payments while legal challenges proceed. read more
DOJ: Tens of millions eligible for Trump slush fund
#TrumpSlushFund #DOJThe DOJ says 'tens of millions' could claim from Trump's $1.8B fund for alleged government targeting. The voluntary program, open to all including Democrats, will use a panel to review claims, sparking bipartisan criticism as a potential 'slush fund.' read more
Trumps $1.8 Billion Fund Faces Legal Backlash
#TrumpSlushFund #JusticeDepartmentTrump's $1.8B compensation fund appears to violate Pam Bondi's 2025 memo barring DOJ settlements from paying third parties not involved in lawsuits, legal experts say. read more
Acting AG defends $1.8 billion fund for rioters
#TrumpSlushFund #CapitolRiotActing AG Todd Blanche defends Trump’s $1.8B "anti-weaponization" fund, which may compensate Capitol rioters. Blanche claims "people that hurt police get money all the time," sparking criticism from injured officers suing to dissolve the fund. read more
Blanche won’t rule out Jan. 6 rioters getting taxpayer funds
#TrumpSlushFund #January6Acting AG Todd Blanche refuses to bar January 6 rioters or Trump donors from a $1.7B fund for "weaponization" victims, calling it open to "anybody." Critics denounce the taxpayer-funded "slush fund" as unprecedented and alarming. read more