$1.8 Billion Fund
Coverage of $1.8 Billion Fund in the Nexus archive.
- Watchdog Group Skeptical of Vows to End Trump Administration’s $1.8 Billion Fund
A watchdog group is skeptical about ending a Trump administration fund worth $1.8 billion. The Justice Department has pledged in writing and through sworn testimony not to proceed with the plan.
- House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending measure to Trump
The House passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement for three years, which will now go to Trump. A $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump's allies for alleged unjust investigations and prosecutions was removed from the bill due to political concerns.
- House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending measure to Trump
The House passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement for three years, which will be sent to Trump. A $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump's allies for alleged unjust investigations was removed due to political toxicity.
- Watchdog Group Skeptical of Justice Dept.’s Vows to End $1.8 Billion Fund
The Justice Department has pledged in writing and sworn testimony not to proceed with a plan to end a $1.8 billion fund. A watchdog group remains skeptical of these assurances.
- Justice Dept. Promises to Drop Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund
The Justice Department has pledged to abandon Trump’s $1.8 billion fund, with twin filings on Friday indicating its commitment to this decision.
- Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration funding package that includes a controversial $1.8 billion fund for politically targeted individuals, facing internal opposition and delays. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for a potential vote.
- Trump Keeps Immunity from I.R.S. Audits, Even as $1.8 Billion Fund Falls Away
President Trump maintained immunity from I.R.S. audits while a $1.8 billion fund was reduced. He avoided tax scrutiny and refused to release his tax returns during his first presidential campaign, breaking a norm for candidates.
- Senators Cassidy and Booker Ask Judge to Maintain Block on $1.8 Billion Fund
Senators Bill Cassidy and Cory Booker are requesting a judge to maintain a block on a $1.8 billion fund, arguing it poses a threat to the constitutional order and Congress's authority.
- Obscure Group With Trump Ties Plans to Route Funds to His Allies for Legal Fights
An obscure group linked to President Trump plans to direct funds to his allies for legal battles. Trump had proposed a $1.8 billion fund to compensate individuals claiming inappropriate prosecution, which may include those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, but he has since withdrawn from the plan.
- Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies
Senate Republicans are assessing whether the Trump administration's cancellation of a $1.8 billion fund for politically prosecuted allies eases concerns about advancing immigration legislation. Democrats aim to permanently block the fund, which was paused by the Justice Department and dropped by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The immigration bill, stalled by Republican objections, faces uncertainty as lawmakers await clarity on the fund's fate.
- What Congress Should Do About the President’s Sweetheart Deal in Trump v. U.S.
Acting Attorney General Blanche confirmed the Trump administration is abandoning a $1.8 billion fund tied to a lawsuit against the IRS, which aimed to block tax audits of the President and affiliated individuals. Congress is urged to block the settlement, investigate potential tax code violations, and prevent future administrations from exploiting IRS authority to resolve taxpayer disputes.
- Blanche to Face Lawmakers Amid Uproar Over $1.8 Billion Fund
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, is facing Republican senators at the Capitol over a plan for a $1.8 billion fund. The senators criticized the proposal during a meeting.
- Blanche is set to return to Capitol Hill as Trump reconsiders plans for his $1.8 billion fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is returning to Capitol Hill as the Trump administration pauses plans for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claim they were unjustly investigated and prosecuted.
- Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
President Trump is reconsidering a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies, as the Justice Department pauses its implementation to comply with a court order. The fund faces legal challenges and political backlash from Republicans over concerns about oversight and potential payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
- Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
President Donald Trump is reconsidering a $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate allies, as the Justice Department temporarily pauses its implementation following court orders. The fund, established to address a lawsuit over tax return disclosures, faces legal challenges and Republican opposition due to concerns about oversight and potential payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
- Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash
President Trump has abandoned a plan for a $1.8 billion fund due to political backlash and faced increasing pressure from both parties on Capitol Hill to stop the fund.
- Lawsuit Argues Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Excludes Those He Targeted
A lawsuit challenges Donald J. Trump's $1.8 billion legal defense fund for allegedly excluding individuals he targeted. The case references the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, where rioters stormed the building.
- Fact-Checking the Trump Administration’s Inaccurate Claims About the $1.8 Billion Fund
President Trump has claimed a $1.8 billion fund is not unusual, but critics argue it creates a mechanism to direct taxpayer money to Trump's political allies. The article fact-checks the accuracy of the Trump administration's statements regarding this controversial fund.
- Defiant Trump lashes out at Republicans for threatening his $1.8 BILLION 'slush fund' with furious claim
President Trump criticized Republican officials who are threatening to investigate his $1.8 billion fund, claiming they are acting against party interests. Trump's statement reflects ongoing tensions within the Republican party over his financial dealings and political influence.