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Audits into tax claims for Trump and his family barred

The US Justice Department has barred the Internal Revenue Service ⁠from ever pursuing audits into tax claims for Donald Trump, his relatives and companies.

AAP · May 20

Acting US attorney general defends fund for prosecuted Trump allies

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate political allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration.

Bangkok Post · May 20

Donald Trump Lawsuit: Democrats Cry Foul Over DOJ's New Settlement Agreement Preventing Tax Investigation of POTUS

Donald Trump settles with the DOJ for $1.776 billion, preventing IRS claims over tax liabilities. The agreement impacts taxpayers alleging lawfare, sparking criticism from Democratic Senators.

International Business Times UK · May 19

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Did Trump's IRS settlement permanently shield his past tax matters? New clause sparks outrage- here's what the new clause is

A new settlement term bars the IRS from investigating President Trump, his family, and businesses for past tax issues. This extraordinary addition to a $10 billion lawsuit resolution permanently prevents claims or examinations arising from tax returns filed before the agreement. Critics have labeled the move "self-dealing" and "corruption."

The Economic Times · May 19

IRS will not pursue Trump for back taxes under settlement agreement

The US Internal Revenue Service will not pursue President Donald Trump, his family or the Trump Organisation for back taxes under an agreement announced by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and the Trump Organisation sued the IRS in January over leaked tax returns,…

France 24 · May 19

Trump’s DOJ promises that Trump’s IRS will no longer investigate Trump and his companies over unpaid taxes

IRS is ‘forever barred and precluded’ from investigating the president, his family and companies as part of lawsuit settlement

The Independent UK · May 19

US drops tax claims against Donald Trump under IRS settlement

The Trump administration has reached a settlement that permanently bars the US government from pursuing current tax claims against President Donald Trump, his sons and the Trump Organisation as part of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.

The Times of India · May 19

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US justice department ‘forever’ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s past tax returns

Addendum quietly slipped into widely criticized agreement creating a $1.7bn fund to compensate president’s allies

The Guardian - US · May 19

JD Vance says Hunter Biden ‘welcome’ to apply for some of taxpayer $1.8B in Trump’s ‘lawfare’ fund

‘This is about compensating Americans for the lawfare they experienced under the last administration,’ Vance said Tuesday

The Independent UK · May 19

Democrat Senator clashes with acting AG Todd Blanche: ‘You’re acting like Trump’s personal attorney’

A Democrat Senator accused acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of acting like the president’s personal attorney over a new ‘slush fund’ to give taxpayer money to Trump allies and acolytes.

The Independent UK · May 19

Trump Called His White House Military Complex 'Supposed to Be Secret' After His Own Lawyers Revealed It in Court

Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, initially a private entertainment venue, now includes a military complex and hospital, sparking legal and funding controversies.

International Business Times UK · May 19

Todd Blanche says he would not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell

Acting US attorney general made comments about the Epstein associate at a Senate hearing over budget requests

The Guardian - US · May 19

Trump takes hammer and power-saw to press gaggle with unprecedented ballroom event as price-tag balloons

President pulls reporters in for hour-long appearance to counter-program Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony

The Independent UK · May 19

Trump's Alleged $1.7B MAGA Slush Fund Exposed: Taxpayer Payouts to Remain Completely Secret From Public

Donald Trump approved a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponisation Fund to compensate alleged Biden-era victims, drawing criticism over secrecy and limited oversight.

International Business Times UK · May 19

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The Independent UK · May 19

Senate leader Thune separates himself from Trump’s IRS fund: ‘I don’t see a purpose’

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The Independent UK · May 19

Todd Blanche doesn’t rule out Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS settlement will pay Jan. 6 rioters

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International Business Times · May 19

Democratic Rep. Raskin Says Trump Seeks To Fund 'Private Militia' With $1.8 Billion Fund From IRS Settlement

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin said President Trump seeks to fund his own "private militia" with the $1.8 billion from a settlement with the IRS.

The Independent UK · May 19

Todd Blanche gets feisty over Trump’s $1.7B ‘slush fund’ and won’t tell Congress if Jan 6 rioters will be paid

Trump’s former criminal defense attorney says ‘anybody can apply’ but refuses to rule out taxpayer money for people who assaulted police

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International Business Times UK · May 19

Trump's Treasury Lawyer Resigns in Disgust Over Secret $1.8 Billion Payout Fund for J6 Rioters

Brian Morrissey resigned just hours after the Trump administration created a $1.776 billion 'anti‑weaponisation' fund to compensate allies, including some Jan. 6 defendants.

Roll Call · May 19

Blanche faces questions over DOJ ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche offered a staunch defense of a new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” on Tuesday, while Democrats condemned the effort as a slush fund aimed at funneling taxpayer money to supporters of President Donald Trump. A bipartisan group of lawmakers during a budget hearing on Capitol Hill…

Salon · May 19

DOJ gifts Trump with slush fund

A new $1.776 billion fund could be used to compensate Jan. 6 rioters — and undermine the rule of law

International Business Times UK · May 19

Donald Trump Defends £1.37 Billion Taxpayer Fund for January 6 Allies, Calling Them 'Horribly Treated'

The Trump administration launched a £1.37 billion fund to compensate allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration, drawing criticism over its legitimacy.

The Times of India · May 19

DOJ announces $1.8bn fund to compensate Trump allies

The Trump administration has rolled out the 'AntiWeaponisation Fund', a staggering $1.8 billion initiative aimed at reconciling claims from allies of the former president, who contend they have faced unjust scrutiny from the Justice Department. This fund is a direct result of Trump’s decision to drop his extensive $10 billion…

The Economic Times · May 18

Donald Trump's IRS lawsuit dismissed with a $1.76 billion fund settlement: Here's the full breakdown of the tax leak case

Trump IRS tax leak settlement: The US administration has established a $1.76 billion fund to address claims of government "weaponization" following a lawsuit by Donald Trump and his family. This settlement resolves Trump's suit against the IRS over leaked tax returns, though he will not receive direct payment but an…

International Business Times · May 18

Trump IRS Settlement Creates $1.776 Billion Fund for 'Weaponization' Claims

The Trump administration announced Monday the creation of a $1.776 billion Justice Department fund to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted by the Biden administration.

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