The latest on Senate primaries, voter roll verifications, and trade deals from Beijing.

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   Justice Department

   Trump Seeks $1.7 Billion IRS Settlement Fund for Allies

   Reports indicate President Trump is looking to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion compensation fund. This taxpayer-funded pool would reportedly compensate political allies and January 6 rioters who claim they were unfairly targeted by the previous administration.

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   Senate Primaries

   Sen. Bill Cassidy Ousted in Louisiana GOP Primary

   Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has been eliminated in his state's GOP primary, finishing in a distant third place. His defeat marks a significant political victory for President Trump, who successfully sought retribution against Cassidy for his 2021 impeachment vote.

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   Voting Rights

   Administration Verifies 67 Million Voter Registrations

   The Department of Homeland Security has run at least 67 million voter registrations through government databases to check for noncitizens and deceased individuals. Critics and Democratic officials warn this aggressive verification program could lead to valid voters being purged from the rolls before the November midterms.

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   Foreign Policy

   Trump Secures Trade and Iran Agreements in China

   Following a two-day trip to Beijing, President Trump announced new trade agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The deals include significant Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural products and Boeing aircraft, as well as a mutual consensus to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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   Taiwan

   Taiwan Defends U.S. Arms Purchases Amid Trump Comments

   Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te publicly defended his nation's arms purchases from the U.S., calling them a crucial deterrent for regional stability. The statement came in response to President Trump reportedly referring to U.S. support for Taiwan as a 'bargaining chip' during his visit to China.

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   House Primaries

   Trump Targets Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky

   Ahead of Tuesday's Kentucky Republican primary, President Trump has launched a relentless social media campaign against incumbent Representative Thomas Massie. Trump is urging voters to oust Massie, who has consistently defied the president on federal spending and foreign policy issues.