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President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday. The Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its implementation to comply with a court order. The potential retreat is a recognition of the legal setbacks the fund has encountered since it was announced two weeks ago. It also follows a mounting political backlash from Republicans concerned by a perceived lack of oversight of the money disbursement and the potential for payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Read moreTrump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

The Chicago Bears are sticking with their current timeline for selecting a site for a new stadium amid an uncertain future for a proposal in the Illinois state legislature that would provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state. The Illinois Senate has passed a bill that would clear the way for Arlington Heights and Chicago to create local stadium authorities, creating a pathway for the Bears to avoid paying property taxes on a new stadium in Illinois. But the House has adjourned without taking up the measure. The Bears say they are finalizing their evaluation of possible stadium sites in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana. Read moreChicago Bears sticking to stadium timeline amid uncertainty with Illinois incentives

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President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday. The Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its implementation to comply with a court order. The potential retr… Read moreTrump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

Reports say Scott Pelley has accused CBS head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the hugely successful “60 Minutes.” The longtime correspondent made the remarks during a tense meeting with the newsmagazine's staff and new producer Nick Bilton. The Status website reports that Pelley grilled Bilton abo… Read moreScott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report says