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Trump's $40M Deal Rescinds Paul Weiss Blacklisting Amid Controversy

2/7/2026

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Trump Blacklists Law Firm

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order blacklisting Paul Weiss for its January 6 Capitol attack investigation.
Brad Karp, chairman of Paul Weiss, negotiated a deal to rescind the order.
The deal yielded $40 million in Trump's legal work.
Karp resigned amid scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, though no wrongdoing was alleged.
Sharad Pawar expressed concerns about a new U.S. tariff policy on India's agricultural exports.

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Trump Faces Criticism

U.S. President Donald Trump faces criticism from Republican strategists for inconsistent messaging on inflation.
He claims inflation is under control, while surveys show voters still feel financial strain.
In recent addresses, Trump spent time on immigration, detracting from his economic message.
Economists warn proposed tax cuts may not meaningfully ease living costs before the November elections.
Polls show 35% of Americans approve of his economic handling, down from 42%.

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Trump Blacklists Law Firm

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order blacklisting Paul Weiss for its January 6 Capitol attack investigation.
Brad Karp, chairman of Paul Weiss, negotiated a deal to rescind the order.
The deal yielded $40 million in Trump's legal work.
Karp resigned amid scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, though no wrongdoing was alleged.
Sharad Pawar expressed concerns about a new U.S. tariff policy on India's agricultural exports.

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