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Trump family's net worth has increased by $2.9 billion thanks to crypto investments, new report says
By Madeleine May and Ji Ling KentPresident Trump's venture into crypto products has increased his family's wealth by billions in the last six months, according to a new report, as his administration continues to loosen the federal government's regulatory approach to the digital currency industry as a whole.
The group State Democracy Defenders Action estimated in a new report
that the president's crypto holdings now represent nearly 40% of his net worth — or approximately $2.9 billion. That increase is due in part to his release of the $TRUMP and $MELANIA meme coins, in addition to a large stake in World Liberty Financial, a crypto exchange affiliated with the Trump family that launched in October 2024. State Democracy Defenders Action identifies itself as non-partisan, but it is overseen by frequent critics of President Trump, with an agenda focused on "the autocratic threat to our nation."
The president's net worth is expected to get another bump, with World Liberty Financial's announcement this week that a Abu Dhabi-backed firm will invest billions of dollars in the Trump family-affiliated crypto fund. The Emirati firm, MGX, will purchase $2 billion in a stablecoin product offered by World Liberty, the company said in a statement to CBS. The currency, called "USD1" will then be used to invest in Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
World Liberty has ties to the president and his sons.The fine print on the company's website says an entity affiliated with Mr. Trump and his family members own a 60% stake in the company.
According to the company's public reports, a Trump family entity also holds 22.5 billion of the $WLF tokens –- and takes an additional 75% in net revenue from future token purchases.
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Judge permanently blocks Trump’s executive order targeting Democratic-tied law firm Perkins Coie | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Friday ruled that an executive order signed by President Donald Trump targeting a law firm that represented his 2016 presidential opponent was unconstitutional.
www.cnn.com
3 senior GOP senators slam Trump's defense budget for being too stingy
The senators say the one-time increase won't have the lasting effect of a permanent addition to the defense budget.
www.usatoday.com
Senate Republicans raise red flags about Trump's private dinner with his meme coin holders
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., a strong Trump backer and a major voice on cryptocurrency regulation in the Senate, said the dinner "gives me pause."
www.nbcnews.com
The White House seeks sharp spending cuts in Trump's 2026 budget plan
The White House has released President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal. It seeks to slash, if not zero out, spending on many government programs.
apnews.com
Former aide who refuted Trump's false 2020 election claims is under federal investigation
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said Chris Krebs is “under active investigation by law enforcement agencies” but declined to say why.
www.nbcnews.com
Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting elite law firm, a blow to his retribution campaign
A federal judge has blocked a White House executive order targeting an elite law firm, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump’s campaign of retribution against the legal profession.
apnews.com
Judge rules Trump executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell found the executive order targeting Perkins Coie violates First, Fifth and Sixth amendments.
www.cbsnews.com
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Trump's attacks on judges
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson did not mention Trump by name during remarks in Puerto Rico but spoke about 'the elephant in the room'
www.usatoday.com
Trump admin live updates: Trump says he'll rename Veterans Day as 'Victory Day for World War I'
President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he is he is renaming Veterans Day, which is celebrated on November 11, as "Victory Day for World War I."
abcnews.go.com
Military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary will be held on Trump's birthday
The Army has confirmed there will be a military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June, as part of the celebration around the service’s 250th birthday.
apnews.com
Donald Trump asks for huge spending increase on border, deportations
The president's plan would increase Homeland Security spending by two-third for one year.
www.usatoday.com
Brown University in GOP crosshairs after student's DOGE-like email kicks off frenzy
Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, wrote to Brown University questioning its endowment and handling of a student who sent a DOGE-like email to staff.
www.foxnews.com
Trump 100 days: White House action plan makes Project 2025 look mild
Donald Trump tried to distance himself from the radical rightwing blueprint for government during the campaign but its prescriptions are all over the administration’s agenda
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