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Trump's lawyers are in settlement discussions with the Department of Justice regarding compensation for past investigations. Trump is reportedly seeking $230 million from the DOJ, with senior department officials who previously defended Trump and associates now in positions that would need to approve such payments.
Plans for a Trump-Putin summit in Budapest have been shelved, with the White House stating there are no plans for such a meeting 'in the immediate future.' This reversal comes as efforts to end the Ukraine war continue to falter.
Trump's nominee Paul Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel withdrew from consideration after reports surfaced of racist text messages in which he allegedly described himself as having a 'Nazi streak.' The withdrawal came after he lost Republican support.
Trump is proceeding with a $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story regarding an Epstein birthday book. The legal action reflects Trump's continued litigation against media outlets.
Demolition of the White House East Wing facade has begun for Trump's ballroom project, with major renovations underway throughout the White House. The project is part of extensive White House modifications during Trump's presidency.
Democrats are urging Trump to become more involved in negotiations to end a government shutdown. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democratic leaders have called on Trump to take a more active role in spending talks.
A January 6 Capitol riot participant who was pardoned by Trump, Christopher Moynihan, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The incident raises questions about Trump's pardon decisions.
Trump has dismissed another inspector general, the Export-Import Bank's watchdog, bringing the total number of sidelined inspectors general to around two dozen. These officials are responsible for identifying fraud and mismanagement in federal agencies.
The Trump EPA is seeking to weaken scrutiny for some of the U.S.'s most toxic chemicals by shortening review times and altering the methodology used to assess their dangers. The new rule would expedite the chemical review process.
A growing number of federal judges appointed by both Republicans and Democrats are pushing back against Trump policies, with some characterizing his actions as those of a 'rogue president.' These judicial interventions have slowed some of Trump's more extreme policies.