Justice Department scraps Trump’s $1.8 billion ally payout fund
Why it matters: Republicans threatened to sink an immigration bill, forcing a retreat that exposed limits on Trump’s grip over his party.
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Justice Department kills Trump's $1.8 billion political fund
Why it matters: Republicans threatened to sink a major immigration bill unless the administration dropped the plan.
The New York Times, Fox News
George Santos threatened NPR reporter after Kalshi trades story
What's new: Santos denied making the remark by text after the call, while NPR reported federal probes into his prediction-market trading.
NPR, The Hill
John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case
What's next: Bolton is due back in federal court in Maryland on June 26 and could face a $2.25 million fine under the deal.
BBC News (US & Canada), The New York Times +4
Trump moves to make Todd Blanche attorney general
What's next: Blanche faces a Senate confirmation fight after backlash over a scrapped $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +6
DOJ settlement with Trump raises alarms over IRS audit limits
A Justice Department settlement with Donald Trump bars some IRS action on past filings, drawing criticism from lawmakers and legal experts.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada)