{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Trump Slush Fund: Are You Kidding Me‽ ","description":"Barb McQuade hosts #SistersinLaw to discuss the DOJ “anti-weaponization” slush fund that uses $1.8 billion in taxpayer money to pay Trump, his allies, and J6 rioters for alleged government “weaponization,” along with a lifetime IRS audit ban for Trump. Then, the #Sisters break down the DOJ Office of Legal Counsel’s memo declaring the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, the federal court injunction blocking the White House from ignoring the law, and the danger to our system. They also examine the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro, the evidence against him, its questionable timing, and the possibility of military action.\n\nRemember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com (mailto:SistersInLaw@politicon.com) for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar (https://www.politicon.com/podcasts/sistersinlaw-sidebar/) !  It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!\n\nGet the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch (https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon) !\n\nAdditional #SistersInLaw Projects\nCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO)\n\nCheck out Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel (https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&id=8650129a48)\n\nJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable (https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Up-Unforgivable-Keeping-Democracy/dp/B0DZ5XBVKY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZQ5OTWGQT6J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EFoneQCYaWA3MlFc4zOqErEtNXGa5Kxb5uD2Ouh8gTzMczMu3SG4_Lj2fS5bp9KdMgrnKNnCbCuxgr-OxXnEdQYVKC85XPPc6_-7ttC-n-C8Gi24cHlriphgIjDE5DRN1DrSxwab_EkUU5noxjyMEhKrh2mgsknQrhPK8lv76Iny5-nNAyj35lQaHGhionpW12SPKJsGrkWm8qsYjTGtVMrLG7s2itkbksl0iGPaNkc.Wv0EtwkabaEscKBZ-AEyahcbRwF5UdS02RsJ-NSfhh8&dib_tag=se&keywords=giving&) , is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here (https://sites.prh.com/givingupisunforgivable) .\n\nBarb is going on a book tour (https://www.barbaramcquade.com/tour) !  You can also pre-order Barb’s new book, The Fix (https://www.barbaramcquade.com/) . 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