Trump administration

IRS June 4, 2026 

Democrats pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for information on Trump-IRS settlement get limited details during June 3 hearing.

IRS June 3, 2026 

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 

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 

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.

Taxes May 29, 2026 

"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.

Payroll May 28, 2026 

The U.S. Treasury Department has launched the Trump Accounts app, the next step in the pilot program that will give $1,000 to some American children.

Taxes May 28, 2026 

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 

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. 

Human Resources May 26, 2026 

The Office of Personnel Management proposed the standardized nondisclosure agreement form Tuesday and said agencies that use it would administer it to both new hires and current employees.

Accounting May 20, 2026 

A coalition of attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a rule that narrows the definition of a "professional degree"—a change the group argues would cut off student loan access for thousands of students.

Taxes May 18, 2026 

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 

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.