The New York Times

1. Inside the Senate G.O.P. Meltdown Over Trump’s Fund

   Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, went to Capitol Hill to allay Republicans’ concerns over a fund to pay people who claim government mistreatment. It did not go well.

2. Audit Immunity for Trump Family Puts I.R.S. in a Bind

   Federal law prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from halting an audit at the direction of the president or his aides.

3. Republicans Delay Budget Votes as They Balk at Trump’s Fund

   The G.O.P. abandoned its plan to quickly pass a $72 billion immigration crackdown bill as senators revolted over his plan to pay people who claim government persecution.

4. Senate Republicans Revolt Over Trump’s Fund

   Also, Democrats release a draft report on what they did wrong in 2024. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

5. Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System

   The discussions suggest that the United States and the Iranian government may not be close to reaching a deal to end a war that has badly damaged the global economy.