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Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is ‘dead’ even as he defends it

President Donald Trump listens during a cabinet meeting, Friday, July 31, 2026, at Camp David, the presidential retreat, near Thurmont, Md., Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) 2026-07-31T19:47:33Z WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his $1.8.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from AP says: President Donald Trump listens during a cabinet meeting, Friday, July 31, 2026, at Camp David, the presidential retreat, near Thurmont, Md., Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) 2026-07-31T19:47:33Z WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his $1.8.

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  • Published: Jul 31, 2026, 7:53 PM UTC
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