Judge Leonie Brinkema
Coverage of Judge Leonie Brinkema in the Nexus archive.
- How Trump’s ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
The Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, established to settle a lawsuit against the IRS, has drawn legal challenges and political backlash. Concerns include potential payments to Jan. 6 rioters and the fund's secrecy, while Senate Republicans delay immigration funding legislation due to disputes over its oversight.
- How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
The Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, established to settle a lawsuit against the IRS, faces legal challenges and Republican opposition. Concerns include potential payouts to Jan. 6 rioters and lack of transparency, with a court temporarily blocking the fund pending a June 12 hearing.
- How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, established by the Department of Justice to settle his lawsuit against the IRS, has faced legal challenges and political backlash. Critics, including advocacy groups like CREW, argue the fund lacks transparency and risks rewarding Jan. 6 rioters, while Republican lawmakers debate its legitimacy. A court temporarily blocked the fund on May 29, pending a June 12 hearing.
- How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, established by the Department of Justice to settle a lawsuit against the IRS, has faced legal challenges and political backlash. Critics argue the fund risks rewarding Jan. 6 riot defendants and lacks transparency, while Republican lawmakers have demanded oversight and guardrails before supporting related legislation.