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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s $1.8B Compensation Fund Amid Confusion

A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to create a $1.8 billion fund for those claiming unfair prosecution. The ruling comes amid conflicting statements from President Trump and his acting attorney general regarding the fund's status.

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