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Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ ‘weaponization’ fund

The settlement creates a nearly $1.8 billion DOJ-controlled fund for alleged victims of political “weaponization,” drawing sharp criticism from legal experts and democrats.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) on the sidelines of a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.
A Mexican Navy ship, Asian Katra, carrying aid approaches Havana, Cuba, May 18, 2026.

Cuban president warns US aggression would create a 'bloodbath'

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Military Mother's Day Event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2026.

Trump seeks to establish compensation fund for victims of government 'weaponization' - report

Eileen Wang speaks in Arcadia, California, US, in this handout image released on April 16, 2025.

Californian mayor pleads guilty to spying for Chinese gov't, sharing pro-PRC content on news site


Republican critics fear incomplete disclosure of Epstein files will loom over midterms

Republicans will be fighting to keep control of Congress next year, and the party fears that the Epstein controversy will negatively affect their chances.

Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Federal prosecutors resign over Trump DOJ handling of UC antisemitism probe

“I am highly skeptical of whether this administration actually cares about Jewish people or antisemitism,” said Dena Robinson, a Jewish and Black former senior trial attorney.

The UCLA campus seen Nov. 19, 2025.

Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care

Kennedy proposed rules barring hospitals that provide such care from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs and prohibiting Medicaid from paying for it.

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks with US Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) during the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025.

US judge grants move to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury documents

US District Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a recent law passed by Congress in issuing his order and opinion to unseal grand jury documents in case involving Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

US federal judge temporarily blocks courts from using files seized in dismissed ex-FBI chief case

The ruling by US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly remains in effect through December 12 or until further court action.

Former FBI director James Comey testifies before the House Intelligence Committee hearing into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, March 20, 2017.

US A-G Pam Bondi orders law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'

US Attorney-General Pam Bondi ordered federal agencies to intensify investigations into antifa and other groups, directing the FBI to identify entities potentially engaged in domestic terrorism.

US Attorney-General Pam Bondi at a Justice Department press conference, Washington, December 4, 2025.

Afghan Abdullah Haji Zada sentenced to 15 years after planning terror attack in US Election Day

“Today’s sentence, and Zada’s [...] removal from the United States, reflect [...] his betrayal and our commitment to use every tool at our disposal to detect and disrupt such plots," said Eisenberg.

 A guard opens a door inside a prison that holds foreign prisoners, suspected of being part of the Islamic State, in Hasaka, Syria, January 7, 2020.

Harvard launches probe into Larry Summers' ties with Epstein, university newspaper reports

Harvard opened a new review into Larry Summers’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein after newly released documents revealed extensive correspondence between them.

Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers speaks during the World Economic Summit in Washington, DC, on April 17, 2024.

US Congress passes measure to force release of Epstein files

US President Donald Trump recently called on Republicans to pass the bill after months of dismissing it as a "hoax" by Democrats.

U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein (C) appears in court where he pleaded guilty to two prostitution charges in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2008. Picture taken July 30, 2008.

Neo-Nazi leader pleads guilty to plot to poison NYC Jewish kids

A neo Nazi cult leader pleaded guilty to plotting mass killings, including a plan to poison Jewish schoolchildren in Brooklyn, after directing followers toward violence worldwide.

Photo Maniac Murder Cult members shared on their Telegram channel from the criminal complaint, November 17, 2025.