IRS June 4, 2026
Bessent Stays Mum on ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund at Hearing
Democrats pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for information on Trump-IRS settlement get limited details during June 3 hearing.
IRS June 3, 2026
Trump to Drop $1.8 Billion Fund in IRS Deal, But Tax Probe Ban Stays, Blanche Says
The Trump administration is moving to drop controversial plans for a $1.8 billion fund to pay victims of alleged government “weaponization,” but will still provide immunity from any probes into the president’s past tax filings under an agreed-to deal.
IRS June 1, 2026
Trump to Scrap $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Amid Broad Opposition
President Trump Monday was reportedly planning to scrap his $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, which was portrayed as a settlement to a $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the IRS.
IRS June 1, 2026
Trump Ordered to Address ‘Grievous’ Fraud Claims in IRS Case
A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to respond to “grievous allegations” that his deal with the government to create a $1.8 billion fund to resolve his lawsuit against the IRS was the result of a “fraud” on the court.
Small Business June 1, 2026
U.S. to Appeal Judge’s Order for Broad Refund of Trump Tariffs
The Trump administration said it will appeal a judge’s authority to order across-the-board refunds of all tariffs ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
IRS May 29, 2026
Judge Temporarily Halts DOJ ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
The Justice Department announced the creation of the fund as part of settling a $10 billion lawsuit President Donald Trump brought against his own government, alleging violations of federal law for releases of his tax return information in his first term.
Taxes May 29, 2026
Connecticut May Put 100% Tax on Trump ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Payouts
"If you filed a claim with Trump's slush fund and collected a check, we are going to explore every legal option available to take every penny of it back," Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff said.
Taxes May 28, 2026
Newsom Vows to Levy 100% Tax on California Recipients of Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Slush Fund’
Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated that he would need action from the Democratic-led California Legislature to impose the new tax. If adopted, the measure would likely face legal challenge.
Taxes May 28, 2026
Wisconsin Democrats Propose 100% Tax on Trump ‘Weaponization’ Fund
A growing number of Wisconsin Democrats, including several sitting lawmakers and candidates for governor, are proposing a 100% tax on any funds sent to Wisconsinites convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Taxes May 18, 2026
Justice Department Rolls Out $1.8B Fund as Part of Trump Settlement with IRS
The Justice Department announced May 18 a new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate anyone for perceived targeting by past administrations as part of settling President Donald Trump’s $10 billion suit against the IRS.
Taxes May 18, 2026
Trump’s IRS Lawsuit May End with a $1.7 Billion Compensation Fund
U.S. officials have discussed creating a $1.7 billion federal fund to pay victims of so-called government weaponization to resolve President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxes April 27, 2026
Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Suit Hits Snag with Skeptical Judge
A judge questioned whether President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury can proceed with Trump effectively in control of both sides of the litigation.