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US judge blocks Trump's $1.8B 'slush fund' for allies

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A US federal judge has temporarily halted the creation of a $1.8 billion compensation fund intended for Donald Trump's political allies. Critics argue the fund could be used to reward loyalists, including those convicted in relation to the January 6th events. The judge's order prevents any money from being transferred or disbursed while she considers a longer-term freeze, citing concerns about irreversible disbursement before the legal challenge is resolved. AI

RANK_REASON A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on a significant government financial program. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US judge blocks Trump's $1.8B 'slush fund' for allies

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Dansk(DA) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US judge freezes Trump ‘slush fund’ for allies

    A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving ahead with a US$1.8 billion compensation package that critics have denounced as a “slush fund” for President Donald Trump’s political allies. US District Judge Leonie Brinkema barred the administra…

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