United Press International 

The Trump administration will scrap its nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund amid pushback from GOP members of Congress and a lingering court battle demanding an explanation for the arrangement.

The move comes after a federal judge in Florida on Friday reopened Trump’s case against the IRS, whose settlement served as the basis for creating the $1.776 billion fund. In doing so, the judge ordered President Trump and the Justice Department to file briefs to explain “charges of collusion and whether the Parties are truly adverse.”  

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The Pentagon has barred reporters from entering the building’s press office and designated the facility as a classified space, curtailing access to an area within the department that journalists have had for years. 

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A federal judge temporarily blocked the National Park Service (NPS) on Monday from revoking a permit for a 24/7 anti-Trump protest in the nation’s capital over the display of an “86 47” flag.

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President Trump said Monday that talks with Iran are ongoing despite reports out of Tehran said negotiations had been halted abruptly over Israeli military advancements in Lebanon. He said on Truth Social said the talks were moving “at a rapid pace.”

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Iran has accused the Trump administration of ceasefire violations and will move to close the Strait of Hormuz and stop exchanging messages with the U.S. through intermediaries, Iran’s state-affiliated outlet Tasnim News Agency reported Monday.

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Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press

A recent outbreak of Ebola cases in Africa is sparking fresh concern from public health officials in the United States about the spread of communicable diseases ahead of next month’s World Cup.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that Rosario “Pete” Vasquez will serve as Border Patrol chief.

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CBS News journalist Scott Pelley tore into the network’s top editor, Bari Weiss, during a contentious meeting among “60 Minutes” employees.

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Americans will no longer be able to get cash back for making the switch to electric appliances under a Trump administration change.

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