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Rep. Jamie Raskin urges Congress to adopt foreign-emoluments rules and require reporting of such payments to curb perceived presidential self-financing.
Raskin argues Trump’s wealth has grown, including cryptocurrency ventures expanding after his presidential win, per cited reporting.
The Daily Beast notes a Reuters investigation on Trump’s international cryptocurrency dealings and family involvement.
Raskin frames Trump’s actions as part of a broader ‘shadow government operation’ despite public backlash.
The Daily Beast highlights the $400 million jet gift from Qatar as an example of concerns over ethics and security.
Trump’s finances and business dealings are described as largely managed by his sons, Don Jr. and Eric Trump.
The piece cites Trump’s reported net worth and cryptocurrency ventures expanding after the 2016 win, according to Forbes and The New Yorker.
Trump’s supporters and critics clash publicly over ethics and how to prevent wealth accumulation through the presidency.
The Daily Beast Podcast notes new episodes release on YouTube and other platforms, with more content planned.

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Democrats object to a potential Trump-IRS settlement, calling it a risk of unprecedented corruption.
The brief urges dismissal of the case and close scrutiny of any agreement.
Democrats warn a settlement could violate the Domestic Emoluments Clause and misallocate taxpayer funds.
The Democrats highlight a possible $1.7 billion fund tied to the case as inappropriate.
Democrats say Congress must control the purse and oppose any fund undermining fiscal norms.
Neguse and other leaders frame the lawsuit as a focal point of their oversight agenda.
The filing notes judge Williams’s May 20 deadline to address the case’s hearability.
The Democrats’ amicus brief is led by Rep. Joe Neguse and supported by 93 Democrats.
Democrats argue the president’s dual role on both sides of the suit undermines agency autonomy.
The Democrats vow to keep rooting out corruption if they win the midterms.

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