Trump Floats $10bn IRS Settlement Proposal Linked to New Compensation Fund

Trump Floats $10bn IRS Settlement Proposal Linked to New Compensation Fund

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a settlement proposal that would see him drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in exchange for the creation of a $1.7 billion government-funded program to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by the Biden administration. The development, which surfaced on Saturday, May 16, marks a…

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Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill

Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill

Democratic leadership announced late Saturday that the Senate Parliamentarian has struck down a contentious $1 billion provision intended for ballroom infrastructure projects within the Republican-led budget bill. This ruling, delivered in the nation’s capital, effectively halts a key legislative priority that party strategists had embedded in the broader fiscal package to incentivize local development. The…

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Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Humanities Grant Cuts Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration’s Humanities Grant Cuts Unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration’s 2025 termination of over 1,400 humanities grants was unconstitutional, citing “blatant” discrimination in the administration’s decision-making process. The ruling invalidates the abrupt halt of $100 million in congressionally appropriated funds that were originally designated for scholars, writers, and research institutions across the United States. The…

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