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US Political Turmoil Continues Amidst Trump-Related Developments

Updated 2026-05-19 14:50 UTC 1 source Negative

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) criticized the Department of Justice's compensation fund for President Trump’s allies, while other political developments include a top Treasury lawyer's resignation and a bipartisan highway bill proposal.

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The Hill
The House version of a bipartisan highway bill proposes to add a $130 registration fee for electric vehicles (EVs) and a $35 fee for plug-in hybrids. The provision is part of the Five-Year Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill, a bipartisan bill that seeks to make investments in the country’s
2026-05-19 14:24 UTC
The Hill
The Treasury Department’s chief legal officer resigned on Monday following the Justice Department’s (DOJ) launch of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” that could provide payouts for convicted Jan. 6 rioters and others who claim they were wrongfully targeted under the Biden administration. Pre
2026-05-19 14:25 UTC
The Hill
Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs program has reversed the disinflation trend, causing inflation to rise to 3.8 percent in April, and while it is unlikely to reach the peak it did during Biden's presidency, it will likely remain elevated for months.
2026-05-19 14:30 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) on Monday called the Department of Justice's (DOJ) authorization to compensate President Trump's allies who believe they were targeted by the federal government "one more day in the worst presidency in American history." The DOJ announced that it will create a $1.776 bi
2026-05-19 14:44 UTC
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