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Trump Sues the IRS and Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax Return Leak
Sen. Ron Wyden said Trump is weaponizing taxpayer privacy laws for himself while giving individuals’ tax records to ICE.
First US Sale of Seized Venezuelan Oil Goes to Company of Trump Megadonor
Proceeds from the oil sale are being stashed in Qatar, an arrangement critics say opens the door to more corruption.
GOP Goes All-Out to Prevent Accountability for Agent Who Shot Renee Nicole Good
Minnesota officials say the Trump administration has cut them out of an investigation into the ICE killing.
Democrat Moves to Impeach Noem After ICE Killing: “A Disgrace to Our Democracy”
Rep. Robin Kelly says she’s introducing three articles of impeachment against Noem, including a corruption charge.
Trump Family Businesses Launched Since Inauguration Have Raked In at Least $4B
Trump ventures include cryptocurrencies, real estate, and a company trying to build a nuclear fusion plant to power AI.
Trump Jr.-Backed Company Receives $620 Million Pentagon Loan
This comes weeks after another startup, in which Trump Jr. has held a $4 million stake, received a US Army contract.
Netanyahu Requests Presidential Pardon From Corruption Case, Citing Trump Plea
“President Trump called for an immediate end to the trial” to further advance joint interests, Netanyahu said.
Kristi Noem-Linked Firm Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for the taxpayer-funded campaign.
Funding Bill Lets GOP Senators Sue for $1M Payouts Related to Jan. 6 Probe
Senators like Ron Johnson and Lindsey Graham could be granted payouts of $1 million or more under the bill.
DHS Spends $172M on 2 Private Jets for Noem, Officials Amid Shutdown
Making such a purchase amid a government shutdown is “completely vile,” one Democrat said.