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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
May 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund for allies
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The Trump administration announced a $1.7 billion fund to compensate individuals alleging unfair investigations.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Unveiled a $1.7 billion fund to compensate individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To compensate individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations after the administration dropped a tax lawsuit.
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