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- Judge Leonie M. Brinkema denied dismissal, set a July 17 deadline, and left President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion fund blocked.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said fund is “not going forward, period” and refused a declaration.
- California and 22 states filed an amicus brief alleging the settlement was a scheme to enrich Trump allies.
- Critics warn the money could have paid a Proud Boys leader, Jan 6 rioters and congressman George Santos.
