Politics
Trump still protected from tax enforcement, but anti-weaponization fund is dead, Blanche says
The DOJ’s $1.8 billion faced strong criticism because it could have compensated people convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Riot.
Pulte appointment as spy chief would give Trump attack dog access to the ‘crown jewels’
In his role atop the housing finance agency, Bill Pulte has used his access to mortgage records to refer some top Trump enemies for prosecution.
Jeffries: Democrats aren’t focused on Trump impeachment ‘at this moment’
In conversation with CNBC’s Emily Wilkins, the House leader laid out Democrats’ path to a majority next Congress and plans to rein in President Donald Trump.
Iowa Democratic Senate primary could shape Democrats’ path to Senate majority
Iowa’s Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls could be critical as Democrats look to take back power in Congress.
Rubio says U.S. is in talks with Iran over nuclear program as senators press for war endgame
Rubio says Iran nuclear talks may advance soon as senators press Trump on war strategy, Strait of Hormuz, Cuba and Venezuela policy.
Trump picks housing Dir. Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief, replacing Tulsi Gabbard
Pulte will keep his existing titles as FHFA director and chairman of the mortgage groups Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Trump said in his announcement.
U.S. jury finds investor Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud
Authorities alleged Left manipulated the stock market and defrauded investors with misleading claims about his positions in stocks including Nvidia and Tesla.
Trump administration plans to drop DOJ’s $1.8B ‘lawfare’ fund, reports say
The Trump administration plans to drop the Department of Justice’s $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” in the face of legal and political pushback to it, reports said Monday. Read more UAW union strike threatens General Motors truck production The fund was created as part of a settlement of President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the […]
Trump tells CNBC: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran negotiations are over
President Trump spoke with CNBC’s Eamon Javers about the latest with the Iran war in an interview Monday.
Schumer says Democrats will force Senate votes to block Trump’s DOJ ‘lawfare’ fund
Opposition to the $1.8 billion Justice Department fund, which critics call a “slush fund,” helped grind Senate floor action to a halt last month.