via The Hill News — The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, a path smoothed on Sunday by a deal reached with Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). “Sen. Cornyn has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice, which will be issuing a formal order permanently terminating the anti-weaponization fund and making…

A legal controversy has emerged involving a proposed Department of Justice (DOJ) initiative and its connection to a settlement linked to President Donald Trump. According to reporting, the DOJ had been exploring an “anti-weaponization” fund intended to compensate individuals who claim they were wrongfully prosecuted by the federal government. However, conflicting statements surfaced after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated the fund was not moving forward, while Trump publicly suggested support for payments, particularly for individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Former Florida state attorney Dave Aronberg criticized the arrangement during a television appearance, arguing that the structure of the fund raises serious ethical and constitutional concerns. He alleged that the proposal “reeks of insider dealing,” pointing to its origins in a settlement tied to a lawsuit involving the IRS, an agency within the executive branch overseen by the president. Aronberg argued that the situation presents a legal conflict because it would effectively allow a sitting president to influence or benefit from a settlement against an agency under his own administration. He further claimed that the arrangement could violate constitutional principles, including Congress’s authority over federal spending and limits on judicial approval of potentially collusive settlements. Aronberg also warned that provisions in the settlement reportedly granting broad protections related to future tax enforcement could undermine accountability. The discussion gained wider attention after MSNBC host Alex Witt reacted with surprise during the segment, highlighting the contentious nature of the allegations. The debate centers on whether the proposed fund and its legal foundation represent legitimate compensation policy or an improper use of governmental authority that could blur ethical and constitutional boundaries.

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via The Hill News — A federal judge in Florida agreed to reopen President Trump’s bid to sue the IRS for $10 billion, siding with intervenors who said a settlement to create an “anti-weaponization” fund tainted the case. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Trump agreed to voluntarily dismiss his suit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of…

via The Hill News — The Department of Justice (DOJ) established a nearly $2 billion “anti-weaponization fund” on Monday through the settlement of a $10 billion lawsuit from President Trump against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The $1.776 billion fund is set to give payouts and issue “formal apologies” to those who seek compensation because they think the government wronged them. During…

via NPR Topics: News — D.O.J. gave Trump and his family immunity from tax audits and set up a $1.8 billion fund for victims of "government weaponization." Former government lawyer Andrew Weissmann explains the settlement.

via Home - CBSNews.com — A one-page addendum to a Justice Department settlement, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, stipulates that the Internal Revenue Service is barred from pursuing claims against President Trump, his company or his sons based on prior tax returns. Joe Garrison, a White House correspondent for USA Today, joins CBS News with more details.

via The Parnas Perspective — Good afternoon, everyone. There is an enormous amount of news to cover tonight. In a stunning and unprecedented settlement, the DOJ has permanently barred the IRS from auditing Donald Trump, his companies, or his family over any past unpaid taxes, a move critics are calling one of the clearest examples of political corruption in modern American history. We also have an exclusive report on a Pentagon exercise wargaming mass protests inside the United States in response to potential military actio

via Home - CBSNews.com — The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.

via ABC News: Top Stories — In an addendum to its settlement ending President Trump's IRS lawsuit, the DOJ has barred the IRS from auditing the tax returns of Trump, his family and his companies.

via The Hill News — The Justice Department (DOJ) has settled a lawsuit from President Trump’s former national security advisor, Michael Flynn, over claims he was wrongfully prosecuted for making false statements to the FBI during its probe of Russia’s ties to the Trump campaign during the 2016 election. The agreement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn cast the…