Judge won’t let Trump’s DOJ off the hook over ‘slush fund’ after feds refuse to say it’s dead (opens original article in a new tab)

A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Trump's administration over a $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies after officials declined to provide a sworn statement confirming the fund is dead, allowing the case to proceed to trial.

• A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Trump's administration over a $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies after officials declined to provide a sworn statement confirming the fund is dead.
• The judge ruled that the government's verbal assurances were insufficient, allowing the case to proceed to trial with evidence collection and a July 17 response deadline.
• Officials are exploring alternative funds to pay Trump allies, including the Judgment Fund, despite legal and political challenges.