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Trump-linked firms get drone contract; DOJ drops $1.8B fund

6/6/2026

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Air Force Approves

The Air Force approved a contract for interceptor drones from Powerus, a Florida firm linked to the Trump family.
Justice Department will obey an order blocking $1.8 billion fund and drop IRS audits of President Donald Trump and his family.
Attorney General Todd Blanche told Congress the $1.8 billion fund is abandoned to settle Trump’s lawsuit.
Pentagon loaned $620 million to North Carolina startup Vulcan Elements after White House involvement, deemed ethics-compliant.

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Air Force Approves

The Air Force approved a contract for interceptor drones from Powerus, a Florida firm linked to the Trump family.
Justice Department will obey an order blocking $1.8 billion fund and drop IRS audits of President Donald Trump and his family.
Attorney General Todd Blanche told Congress the $1.8 billion fund is abandoned to settle Trump’s lawsuit.
Pentagon loaned $620 million to North Carolina startup Vulcan Elements after White House involvement, deemed ethics-compliant.

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