Trump faces criticism over proposed $1.7 billion fund (opens in new tab)

President Trump drew criticism from several left-leaning commentators and anti-Trump conservatives over a reported potential IRS settlement agreement that critics said would establish a taxpayer-funded fund of about $1.7 billion. Alternet highlighted commentary from The Bulwark; The Nation published a column by Sasha Abramsky; and Talking Points Memo covered the reported arrangement.Highlights:Commission control: Alternet said the described terms would give President Trump authority to remove...