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Trump Pulls Midnight DOJ Scheme as Pressure Mounts

August 3, 2026·19 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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Donald Trump and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche attempted a late-night legal maneuver to create the appearance of rescinding a controversial settlement agreement that granted Trump and his family sweeping immunity from tax audits and liability, while preserving its core benefits. Th

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Donald TrumpTodd BlancheJohn CornynThom TillisKathleen WilliamsDaniel EpsteinStanley Woodward

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