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Trump gets his slush fund

President Donald Trump returns to the White House on May 15, 2026. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Last week, we wrote about President Donald Trump’s plan to create a nearly $2 billion slush fund using taxpayer money. Today, he made it happen. What’s the latest? On Monday, the Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as part of a settlement with Trump, w...