BIZARRE: 21 | Mind Blowing Facts

IRS Is 'Forever Barred' From Examining Trump's Taxes Under New DOJ Settlement That Also Creates $1.8 Billion Fund

A new DOJ addendum permanently blocks the IRS from examining Trump's past tax returns, shielding him and his family from audits that could have cost over $100 million.

International Business Times UK · May 20

US charges Malaysian state telecoms officials for multimillion-dollar fraud

KUALA LUMPUR — The ⁠United ⁠States has charged three senior ​employees of Telekom Malaysia (TM) for allegedly misappropriating over US$20 million from the Malaysian state telecommunications firm, ​the US Department of Justice (DOJ) said ‌on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · May 20

Donald Trump Lawsuit: Democrats Cry Foul Over DOJ's New Settlement Agreement Preventing Tax Investigation of POTUS

Donald Trump settles with the DOJ for $1.776 billion, preventing IRS claims over tax liabilities. The agreement impacts taxpayers alleging lawfare, sparking criticism from Democratic Senators.

International Business Times UK · May 19

Trump Defends Using Taxpayer Money for January 6 Defendants, Says Rioters Were 'Horribly Treated'

The DOJ formally announced the fund as part of a settlement agreement in a lawsuit brought by Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization against the IRS over the leak of the president's tax returns

Latin Times · May 19

Top government lawyer resigns as outrage mounts over Trump’s ‘slush fund’ of $1.7B for allies

The Treasury Department would have been responsible for distributing payments to those who successfully filed claims with the anti-weaponization fund

The Independent UK · May 19

Insider Trading? Nine Anonymous Polymarket Accounts Won 98% of Their Iran War Bets, Netted $2.4 Million

Blockchain investigators uncovered suspicious betting patterns on Polymarket, raising concerns about insider trading related to US-Iran military actions and potential security risks.

International Business Times UK · May 19

Why data sleuths are archiving the Jeffrey Epstein files: ‘We want to provide some clarity’

Tommy Carstensen oversees one of the most sophisticated archives of Epstein materials, while Tristan Lee’s database provides searches of faces who appear in the files

The Guardian - US · May 19

Donald Trump Defends £1.37 Billion Taxpayer Fund for January 6 Allies, Calling Them 'Horribly Treated'

The Trump administration launched a £1.37 billion fund to compensate allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration, drawing criticism over its legitimacy.

International Business Times UK · May 19

US drops corruption charges against Indian billionaire Adani after $18m settlement

Decision comes after Indian billionaire commits to invest $10bn in US and create 15,000 jobs

The Independent UK · May 19

Adani Victory In US: Justice Department Drops Securities Fraud Case Against Billionaire

The US Justice Department has permanently dropped all charges against Gautam Adani in a securities fraud case, allowing the Adani Group to focus on future projects without legal hindrance

International Business Times UK · May 19