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onwardstate.comworld7 days ago
U.S. State Department settles lawsuit over Palestinian Authority funding
The settlement bars U.S. taxpayer funds to the Palestinian Authority for ten years if it continues its Martyrs Fund payments. Plaintiff Sarri Singer, injured in a 2003 Jerusalem bus bombing, said the outcome enforces the Taylor Force Act.
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The Hillworld17 days ago
Ohio State University Reaches $100 Million Settlement in Strauss Abuse Lawsuits
The university reached the agreement on Wednesday to resolve claims that a campus doctor sexually abused students from 1978 to 1998. The deal covers all but one of 280 pending cases and follows an earlier $61 million payout in February.
foxnews.compolitics19 days ago
Federal Court Awards Trump $1.8B After IRS Illegal Tax Return Leak
The Justice Department said Tuesday it will not create the fund that had been intended to compensate allies of the president. Officials also confirmed the administration will keep a separate agreement that ended IRS audits of the president.
pbs.orgpolitics22 days ago
Republican senators privately urge White House to scrap $1.776 billion fund
More than a dozen Republican senators have asked White House aides to eliminate the Justice Department fund. The fund would allow payments to people who say they were unfairly prosecuted under prior administrations.
winnipegfreepress.comworld25 days ago
Indiana University Fires Employee Over Social Media Post Justifying Assassination of Charlie Kirk
A former Ball State University employee will receive $225,000 after suing over her termination for a private Facebook comment about Charlie Kirk. The American Civil Liberties Union announced the agreement on Tuesday.
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The Independentworld26 days ago
Ball State University Settles Lawsuit Over Firing Tied to Charlie Kirk Post
A former Ball State University employee will receive $225,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging her termination violated free-speech protections. The American Civil Liberties Union filed the suit last year on behalf of Suzanne Swierc.
upi.compolitics26 days ago
Trump Administration Reaches Settlement on IRS Tax Records Lawsuit
President Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion over the leak of his tax records and reached a settlement creating a $1.8 billion fund. The agreement also bars future federal investigations into Trump and his family businesses.
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theconservativetreehouse.compolitics27 days ago
Trump Administration Settles Lawsuit to Create $1.8 Billion Weaponization Fund
The Trump administration reached a settlement in a lawsuit it filed against itself. The agreement establishes a $1.8 billion fund to compensate individuals the administration determines were unfairly prosecuted.
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alternet.orgworld30 days ago
Justice Department Receives Early Applications for $1.8 Billion Fund
Applications have begun arriving at the Justice Department for a nearly $1.8 billion fund created under a settlement between President Trump and the government. The fund aims to address claims of government targeting, though formal distribution rules have not yet been set.
680news.compolitics31 days ago
Justice Department Creates Fund to Compensate Claims of Government Targeting
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were harmed by federal legal actions. The fund was established as part of a settlement in President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the release of his tax returns.
upi.compolitics33 days ago
U.S. Government to Drop Tax Claims Against President Trump in IRS Lawsuit Settlement
The settlement resolves a $10 billion lawsuit filed by President Trump over leaked tax returns. It permanently bars the government from examining or prosecuting tax issues involving Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organisation.
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nbcnews.compolitics33 days ago
Justice Department Announces $1.776 Billion Fund for Alleged Legal Weaponization Claims
The Trump administration created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate people who say the government misused the legal system against them. The fund was established through a settlement of a $10 billion lawsuit filed earlier this year.
nationalpost.compolitics33 days ago
Justice Department Deal Bars IRS Audits of President Trump and Family
The Justice Department reached a compensation fund agreement that includes a pledge not to pursue pending matters involving President Trump's tax returns. The arrangement covers audits and related investigations of the president and his family.
nypost.compolitics35 days ago
Sociology Association Continues Diversity Criteria for Awards
The American Sociological Association maintains diversity, equity, and inclusion standards for leadership and awards. Several universities have faced legal settlements and leadership changes related to campus protests and admissions policies.
rediff.comworld46 days ago
Bank Offered $1 Million to Settle Sexual Assault Claim Before Public Report
A major bank offered $1 million to resolve a female employee's sexual assault allegation against a male colleague. The offer came before a Daily Mail article detailed the claims. The bank had previously sought to keep the matter confidential.
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Nbc Newsworld47 days ago
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Legal Battle Over 'It Ends With Us' Dispute
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their legal case stemming from allegations of harassment and a smear campaign during the production of 'It Ends With Us.' Documents unsealed after the deal reveal depositions, financial details, and brand perform…
thehollywoodgossip.comworld48 days ago
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle 'It Ends With Us' Lawsuit
Actress Blake Lively appeared at the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on May 4, wearing an archival Atelier Versace gown, hours after settling a nearly two-year legal dispute with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. The settlement avoided a trial scheduled for May 18 and ad…
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rte.ieworld51 days ago
Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Settlement Finalized, Launching Knoa Pharma with $5 Billion Family Contribution
Purdue Pharma's settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits over opioids takes effect on May 1, 2026, with the company being replaced by Knoa Pharma. The deal provides at least $7.4 billion, mostly from Sackler family members. It includes public release of 30 million company docum…