Topic: Tax Immunity

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the Trump administration is scrapping a proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund intended to compensate those "unfairly prosecuted" by the Biden administration. The move followed a revolt from Senate Republicans who feared the money would be used to pay January 6 rioters. Simultaneously, the administration finalized a deal barring IRS tax audits on the Trump family, which Democrats labeled "blanket immunity."

The US reaches a tipping point where vaccine supply exceeds demand, leading to empty sites and the refusal of new shipments in dozens of Kansas counties. The Biden administration introduces tax credits for businesses that provide paid time off for vaccinations. Media outlets attribute the slowdown to "red state" resistance.

Christine Lagarde faced criticism for telling Greek citizens to pay their taxes while she herself enjoys diplomatic immunity from taxation. Meanwhile, the foreign exchange platform Oanda announced it would halt trading on Sunday, June 17th, due to expected volatility from the Greek elections. Rumors of impending ATM withdrawal limits in Europe are also discussed.