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The Justice Department announced a $1.7 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who say they were mistreated by the Biden administration, as part of a settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns; the move drew criticism from Democrats and watchdogs who warned it could enrich supporters and fuel claims of politicization.
JD Vance headlined a closed-door Rockbridge Network donor gathering in Nashville with about 250 mega-donors paying at least $100,000 each; he touted his role on Trump’s anti-fraud task force and the 2026 midterms, while donors and observers weighed the possibility of a 2028 presidential bid, aided by ties to figures like Rebekah Mercer and 1789 Capital.
Trump allies dismissed Cyabra’s claim that Nicki Minaj’s social-media activity is amplified by thousands of bots, arguing the rapper’s popularity proves there’s no bot amplification and highlighting a broader online feud that included Cardi B and other figures.
The FBI's Arctic Frost probe investigated around 160 Republicans and Trump allies for efforts to overturn the 2020 election, with claims from House Republicans that the investigation was politically motivated, though FBI documents indicate it was based on specific facts related to election interference and false electors.
The U.S. media landscape is undergoing a significant conservative shift, with Trump-friendly billionaires acquiring and rebranding major platforms, influencing coverage and political discourse, while traditional outlets face regulatory and financial pressures, all amid ongoing legal battles and industry realignments.
A 68-page lawsuit accuses former FBI leaders of politicization and political vendettas orchestrated by Trump allies, including mass firings of agents involved in cases related to Trump, driven by White House and Justice Department directives, and influenced by social media pressures.
Trump allies have formed a super PAC called MAGA KY to target Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who opposed Trump's policies and criticized his Iran strikes, highlighting internal party conflicts and Trump's efforts to influence his congressional allies.
The U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington was sponsored by several companies with close ties to President Trump, raising ethical questions about the use of government events for private advertising and potential conflicts of interest, especially given federal regulations against using public office for private gain.
John Thune, the newly-elected Senate Majority Leader, is surrounded by a mix of long-time Washington insiders and key Trump allies. His inner circle includes chief of staff Geoff Antell and trusted adviser Ryan Nelson, along with other long-serving staffers. Thune also benefits from the influence of former Trump officials like Johnny DeStefano and has strong connections with K Street through former staffers now in influential positions. As he prepares to lead the Senate, Thune will navigate a political landscape shaped by Trump's influence and policy priorities.
Stephen K. Bannon has appealed to the Supreme Court to remain free while he attempts to overturn his conviction for contempt of Congress, which resulted from his refusal to comply with a subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Bannon is scheduled to begin a four-month prison sentence on July 1 unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
Wisconsin has charged three former Trump advisers, including Kenneth Chesebro, James R. Troupis, and Michael Roman, with felony forgery-uttering for their roles in a fake electors scheme during the 2020 election. This makes Wisconsin the fifth battleground state to prosecute Trump supporters for attempting to overturn his defeat.
The US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Trump-allied lawyers, including Sidney Powell and Lin Wood, who faced legal sanctions for promoting baseless litigation related to the 2020 presidential election. The rejection leaves in place a federal appeals court ruling upholding sanctions against them for a spurious lawsuit to reject Michigan's election results. The financial fallout from election lies and conspiracy theories has reached nearly $1bn, and the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in on major constitutional questions related to Trump's 2024 campaign and his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
A veteran FBI counterintelligence agent has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that his superiors suppressed investigations into Rudy Giuliani, the Trump White House, and other associates of former President Donald Trump. The agent claims that his bosses interfered with his work in a suspicious suppression of investigations aimed at protecting politically active figures connected to Russian and Ukrainian oligarchs. The agent's statement, prepared for the Senate Judiciary Committee, alleges a pattern of retaliatory actions and suppression of intelligence gathering. The whistleblower is seeking whistleblower protections from Congress and has expressed a desire to improve the FBI's accountability.
Two supporters of former President Donald Trump, including a former Republican attorney general candidate, have been charged with felonies in Michigan for accessing and tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election. Matthew DePerno, endorsed by Trump in his unsuccessful run for Michigan attorney general, was charged with undue possession of a voting machine and conspiracy, while Daire Rendon, a former Republican state representative, was charged with conspiracy and false pretenses. The charges come as Trump himself is being investigated for election interference in Georgia and claims to be a target of a federal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Lawyers for Hunter Biden have filed a countersuit against top Trump allies, including Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani, regarding the alleged dissemination of Biden's electronic data. The lawsuit targets John Paul Mac Isaac, the computer repair shop owner who said Hunter Biden abandoned a water-damaged laptop at his store. Biden's attorneys are alleging invasion of privacy and argue Mac Isaac helped copy and disseminate Hunter Biden's data for political and commercial purposes. They are seeking the return of any copy of his data, compensatory and punitive damages, as well as reimbursement of attorneys fees. Biden's legal team is also seeking to depose Guo Wengui, a Bannon associate who was allegedly involved in the dissemination of Hunter Biden's electronic data.