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A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to disclose who backed a proposed $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate victims of government “weaponization” — a move that could unravel secrets behind the fund’s creation and its ties to Trump’s tax settlement. Though the fund was scrapped after Senate pressure, the legal battle continues as plaintiffs, including a fired federal prosecutor and IRS union, push for transparency. The Justice Department claims the case is moot since no money was disbursed, but the judge ruled otherwise, demanding documents and records beyond official filings — a major win for those seeking accountability.

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