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Trump's Investigation Compensation Fund Draws Republican Ire

Updated 2026-05-23 23:50 UTC 2 sources Negative

Republicans have criticized the $1.8 billion fund compensating individuals unfairly investigated under previous administrations, with some calling it 'stupid on stilts.' The controversy highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding past investigations.

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BBC News

'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans

The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.

2026-05-22 18:55 UTC

The Guardian

State-sponsored apprenticeships and decriminalising cannabis on the bill at Victoria’s Labor conference

Jacinta Allan will announce a plan to offer 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission, as part of a pre-election pushGet our breaking news email, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3

2026-05-22 19:00 UTC