Alison Durkee is a senior reporter covering breaking news, with a focus on legal issues and U.S. politics. She joined Forbes in 2020 and is based in New York City, covering such topics as the Supreme Court, litigation against Donald Trump and clashes over abortion rights. Durkee
Billionaire Trump Pal Ron Lauder Spent More Than $70 Million On Politics—Now He’s Apparently Bowing Out
The billionaire has reportedly abruptly ended his longtime political giving.
Trump Can Keep Financial Info Hidden From BBC, Judge Rules—For Now
The order keeps Trump’s revocable trust from having to turn over vast amounts of information about the president’s finances.
Trump Tries To Keep Financial Information Hidden From BBC In Emergency Filing
The president’s revocable trust had been ordered to turn over financial documents by Thursday.
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Todd Blanche As AG After Initial Delay
Blanche’s nomination as attorney general will move to a full Senate vote, despite critics who argue he didn’t sufficiently kill Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Trump Confirms He Didn’t Sign Order Killing $1.8 Billion Fund—Signaling It Might Be Revived
The agreement notes it can only be modified if both Trump and his government agree to it.