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Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president’s allies, Blanche says
The Trump administration is canceling a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies, as confirmed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, due to court challenges and political opposition. The fund was part of a lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns, with Senate Republicans removing related funding from an immigration bill.
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