Trump launches $25 million whistleblower incentive program; Nick Shirley receives first payout
Topics: JD Vance
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- The Hill reports: “President Trump and Vice President Vance announced a $25 million whistleblower program that would pay out cash for people who tip off the federal government about fraudsters. The Fraud Whistleblowe…”
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