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Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it
President Trump stated the anti-weaponization fund is 'dead' but continued to defend it, complicating negotiations with Republican senators blocking his attorney general nominee. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demand written assurances the fund will not proceed, while also seeking clarifications on tax audit immunity for Trump and his family.
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