Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Revenge Plan
The Daily
05/20/26
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The Trump administration announced the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate those who claim they were targeted by the Biden Justice Department and Democrats.
Andrew Duehren, who covers tax policy, explains how the fund came about and who might get the money.
Guest: Andrew Duehren, who writes about tax policy for The New York Times from Washington.
Background reading:
- The Justice Department announced the $1.8 billion fund on Monday.
- Mr. Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund, explained.
Photo: Eric Lee for The New York Times
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In Kentucky today, amid record-low approval ratings, President Trump is asking Republican primary voters to reject Representative Thomas Massie, who has broken with Mr. Trump on a handful of votes.
Instead, he wants them to elect his handpicked challenger.
Robert Draper, who covers domestic politics for The Times, and “The Daily” producer Caitlin O’Keefe, travel to Kentucky to cover what has become the most expensive House primary in American history.
Guest:
- Robert Draper, a Washington, D.C.-based journalist for The New York Times.
- Caitlin O’Keefe, an audio producer on “The Daily.”
Background reading:
- In Kentucky, fidelity to Mr. Trump is once again on the ballot.
Photo: Michael Swensen for The New York Times
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The U.S. charged Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former leader and Communist general, with murder on Wednesday. It was the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to force political change on the island.
The New York Times reporters Frances Robles and Julian Barnes break down what is behind the charges against Mr. Castro and what the American government really wants from Cuba.
Guest:
- Frances Robles, an international correspondent covering Latin America and the Caribbean for The New York Times.
- Julian E. Barnes, a reporter covering the U.S. intelligence agencies and international security matters for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- The Justice Department charged the former Cuban president in fatal downing of planes.
- Here’s what happened on the day Cuba shot down two civilian planes.
Photo: Norlys Perez/Reuters
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