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Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
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May 18, 2026
Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” was announced by the Justice Department on Monday as part of a deal to resolve President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.
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Eric Tucker, Associated Press
, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press
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April 27, 2026
DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting.
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Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
, Mike Corder, Associated Press
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April 7, 2026
Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached
The Islamic Republic urged young people to form human chains around power plants and other potential targets. The president insisted the deadline is final and will expire at 8 p.m. in Washington.
