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Lindsey Graham's death is rapidly altering the Senate's dynamics, as reported by the Politics Desk. The U.S. Capitol Building is referenced on July 1 in the article.

President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' to pay allies claiming past administrations wronged them has drawn criticism as a 'slush fund.' Academics compare the initiative to the 19th-century spoils system, where political leaders rewarded supporters with government jobs. The Department of Justice announced the fund in May 2026 as part of a lawsuit settlement involving Trump's tax returns.

President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, criticized as a 'slush fund,' has drawn condemnation for rewarding allies who claim past administrations wronged them. Academics compare this to the 19th-century spoils system, where presidents like Andrew Jackson distributed jobs to political supporters. The fund, part of a Department of Justice settlement, faces scrutiny for delivering taxpayer dollars directly to individuals.

President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' has been criticized as a slush fund, drawing comparisons to the 19th-century spoils system. The fund, created by the Department of Justice in May 2026, aims to pay allies who claim they were wronged by past administrations, echoing practices where government jobs were distributed to political supporters.

President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion fund to pay allies and individuals claiming past administrations wronged them has drawn criticism as a 'slush fund,' drawing comparisons to the 19th-century spoils system where jobs were distributed to political supporters. The Department of Justice's 'anti-weaponization fund,' created in May 2026, aims to settle a lawsuit Trump filed against the IRS over leaked tax returns, with academics noting parallels between Trump's approach and historical patronage practices.

President Donald Trump has unveiled a design for a massive gold-accented victory arch in the U.S. capital, which would surpass the height of both the U.S. Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial if approved. The monument is positioned as a symbol of presidential triumph.

Oil prices dropped sharply following news of an Iran ceasefire, potentially leading to lower gas prices in the U.S. The article highlights gas prices exceeding $5 per gallon at an Exxon station in Washington, DC on March 31, 2026.