Trump and Vance roll out $25 million fraud tip bounty scheme
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Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump unveiled a new cash-for-tips program tied to fraud convictions, backed by a $25 million funding pledge, while the administration also struck a deal with UNC-Chapel Hill and approved a luxury terminal plan at Dulles.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance announced on Tuesday a new Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, a cash-bounty system designed to lure tips that lead to successful fraud convictions or major federal enforcement actions. The initiative, run by the Justice Department, will pay up to $30,000 per tip and begins with an initial $25 million allocation. A White House official said the program will honor people who expose fraud in government programs, and the first award will go to conservative YouTube personality Nick Shirley, who had previously publicized alleged misuse of federal daycare funds.
In a separate development, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reached an agreement with the administration to close 19 federal investigations tied to Title VI compliance. The settlement, which does not require the university to pay a penalty, includes hiring a merit and civil rights administrator, mandatory antisemitism training, and quarterly reporting on discrimination complaints dating back to the start of the Israel-Gaza conflict in October 2023.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority also announced plans to build a 37,000-square-foot VIP passenger terminal at Dulles International Airport. Irish firm daa International will develop and operate the facility for an initial 20-year term, offering private security screening, dedicated entrances, and lounge amenities aimed at business and leisure travelers.