Justice Dept. Announces $1.8 Billion Fund in Settling I.R.S. Suit

The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019.

By Glenn Thrush, Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer

Greenland decries US doctor’s visit with Trump envoy as ‘deeply problematic’

Health minister issues stern rebuke, saying Greenlanders are not ‘experimental subjects’ of geopolitical interest Greenland’s government has criticised the arrival of a US doctor in Nuuk alongside Donald Trump’s special envoy, Jeff Landry, saying that Greenlanders are not “experimental subjects”. Joseph Griffin said he had joined the delegation as a volunteer to “assess the medical needs” of the Arctic island, which the US president has repeatedly threatened to invade. Continue reading...

By Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent

Trump heralded as GOP 'kingmaker' after Louisiana Senate results rattle party establishment

Trump's influence over the Republican Party remains strong after his backed candidate topped Louisiana's Senate race, allies say ahead of 2026 midterms.

Trump drops IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7bn US anti-weaponisation fund

The new fund has led to widespread pushback from Democrats and government watchdog groups.

Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid talks of establishing a $1.8 billion fund for allies - CNN

Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid talks of establishing a $1.8 billion fund for allies  CNN

Trump’s China trip highlights bipartisan shift in Washington’s approach to Beijing

Congressional reaction to US President Donald Trump’s visit to China highlighted how sharply Washington’s political consensus on Beijing has shifted in recent years, with lawmakers from both parties warning against any perceived softening of US support for Taiwan or broader strategic competition with China. While Democrats criticised Trump for appearing too accommodating towards Beijing, many Republicans also stressed that economic engagement with China should not come at the expense of...

By Teresa Elena Frontado

Trump drops $10 billion IRS lawsuit in exchange for $1.7 billion fund for allies

The US Justice Department on Monday announced the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were politically persecuted by the department under his predecessor Joe Biden's term in office. The fund is part of a deal to bring an end to Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service for the leak of his tax returns during his first stint in the White House.

By FRANCE 24

US drops criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

Adani faced accusations of deceiving investors in a substantial solar energy initiative in India

By Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister

Trump’s American Bitcoin Is Following MicroStrategy, But Shareholders Feel the Pain

$1.7 bn for Trump's allies? New 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' sparks outrage

By TOI WORLD DESK

US justice department drops criminal fraud case against billionaire Gautam Adani

The move to drop the charges comes after the US Securities and Exchange Commission said it was settling a related lawsuit against Gautam Adani.

Taiwan open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after Beijing summit - The Straits Times

Taiwan open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after Beijing summit  The Straits Times

‘The Daily Show’s Ronny Chieng On Ensuring “What We’re Making Fun Of Is Factually Accurate” – Crew Call Podcast

On the first Crew Call of pre-Emmy season, The Daily Show news team member Ronny Chieng shares with us how to survive and thrive during the President Donald Trump 2.0 administration; especially when the news cycle can change on a dime close to air-time. In short there are no taboos, but as Chieng shares, “we […]

By Anthonypauldalessandro

Trump Creates $1.776 Billion Fund to Send Taxpayer Money to Allies

The president's Justice Department announced the move after the president dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS

By Ryan Bort

The White House Crowns Donald Trump ‘Iceman’ in TikTok Soundtracked by Drake

The administration previously posted a MAGA-inspired Iceman cover.

By Michael Saponara

DOJ recommends plunder, graft cases vs Estrada, Bonoan over flood control mess

The Office of the Ombudsman will still review the recommendation of the Department of Justice, and decide whether or not to file the cases in court

By Jairo Bolledo

Maguindanao mayor seeks swift DOJ action on anti-terror raps vs 15

MANILA, Philippines — Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad “Mitra” Ampatuan on Monday went to the Department of Justice in Manila to seek swift action on the charges for alleged violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act that he filed against 15 individuals allegedly involved in a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) ambush on him last January. Ampatuan arrived at the

By dsanchez

DOJ recommends plunder raps vs Jinggoy, Bonoan

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) could face plunder, graft and corruption and direct bribery cases due to their role in the government flood control scandal, the Office of the Ombudsman announced yesterday.

By Ghio Ong

DoJ Establishes "Anti-Weaponization" Fund After Trump Drops $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS

DoJ Establishes "Anti-Weaponization" Fund After Trump Drops $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS Update (1130ET): The DOJ announces that as a part of the settlement agreement in President Donald Trump v. the IRS, the Attorney General established “The Anti-Weaponization Fund” to provide a systematic process to hear and redress claims of others who suffered weaponization and lawfare. “The machinery of government should never be weaponized against any American, and it is this Department...

By Tyler Durden

How Trump’s crypto venture and Iran’s top exchange tapped into the same industry networks - The Daily Star

How Trump’s crypto venture and Iran’s top exchange tapped into the same industry networks  The Daily Star