Taxes July 8, 2026
Senators Probe Trump’s IRS Immunity Deal
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and Ron Wyden are investigating whether the immunity deal also protects companies affiliated with President Donald Trump's family.
IRS June 10, 2026
‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Challengers Question Its Demise
Challengers to the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” asked a judge Tuesday to let them seek evidence the Justice Department truly is abandoning the program, born out of the president's settlement with the IRS.
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.
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 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 May 12, 2026
Federal Gas Tax Holiday Sees Growing Support Amid Pain at the Pump
The Trump administration's support of a temporary federal gas tax suspension has spurred legislative proposals, including one from Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley.
Taxes May 12, 2026
Trump Open to Federal Gas Tax Suspension as Prices Stay High
President Donald Trump says he supports suspending the federal gas tax, but Congress must act as U.S. gas prices average $4.52 a gallon.
Payroll May 6, 2026
Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Retirement Plan Access for Millions of Workers
The order doesn’t create a new type of retirement account but establishes an online portal aimed at workers who lack employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s.