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United States — Internal Revenue Service & Todd Blanche

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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The agency involved in the settlement that created the Anti-Weaponization Fund and tax audit immunity for Trump; its actions are under scrutiny.
Todd Blanche: Nominee for Attorney General facing confirmation hearing; his handling of Epstein files and fund drew scrutiny, but he met with accusers to secure support.
Jul 14, 2026 · 94 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The IRS settlement with Trump, which included tax audit immunity and the now-rescinded fund, remains controversial. The agency faces legal challenges and scrutiny over the deal's implications.
Todd Blanche: Confirmed as Attorney General, becoming the top U.S. law enforcement official. His tenure is expected to continue aggressive pursuit of Trump's agenda, raising concerns about politicization of the Justice Department.
Jul 28, 2026 · 429 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The United States — Internal Revenue Service>>> was involved in a settlement with Donald Trump>>> to resolve his lawsuit over leaked tax returns, agreeing to drop pending probes as part of the deal, which remains in effect despite the fund's cancellation.
Todd Blanche: As Acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche>>> announced the scrapping of the $1.8 billion fund, a significant retreat for the Trump administration. He also faced scrutiny for his past role as Donald Trump>>>'s personal attorney.
May 29, 2026 · 47 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' was established as part of a settlement to resolve Donald Trump>>>'s lawsuit against the United States — Internal Revenue Service>>> over the leak of his tax records. The settlement also bars the United States — Internal Revenue Service>>> from pursuing audits against Donald Trump>>>, his family, or companies for past tax claims.
Todd Blanche: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche>>> is a central figure in the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' controversy, having defended its creation and faced strong opposition from Congress. He is now signaling the fund will be dropped.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The United States — Internal Revenue Service was involved in a lawsuit with Donald Trump over leaked tax records, which was settled by Todd Blanche, including a provision that would bar the IRS from reviewing Trump's tax returns.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche was nominated by Donald Trump to be the permanent Attorney General, a role he has been filling in an acting capacity. His actions in this role, including controversial fund proposals and prosecutions, have drawn significant bipartisan scrutiny and will be central to his Senate confirmation.
Jun 03, 2026 · 120 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The IRS is the agency whose employees are affected by the immunity order; the lawsuit seeks to prevent the IRS from dropping audits of Trump and his businesses.
Todd Blanche: As acting Attorney General, Blanche signed the immunity deal and rescinded the fund; his actions are central to the lawsuit.
Aug 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: Agency involved in Trump's $10 billion lawsuit and the criticized settlement granting tax immunity.
Todd Blanche: Acting Attorney General accused of collusive settlement and rescinding a compensation fund; his confirmation is stalled.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The IRS was a party to the voided settlement. The ruling may allow the IRS to resume audits of Trump's tax returns, but the agency's reputation is affected by the appearance of collusion.
Todd Blanche: Acting Attorney General Blanche scuttled the weaponization fund after congressional pressure. He faces a Senate confirmation hearing for permanent AG, with the settlement as a central topic.
Jul 07, 2026 · 41 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The United States — Internal Revenue Service's audit immunity for Donald Trump>>> and his family is a point of contention, with the Treasury Secretary refusing to comment on ongoing litigation.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche>>> is being nominated by Donald Trump>>> to serve as Attorney General, having aggressively pursued the Republican president's agenda in an acting role.
Jun 03, 2026 · 118 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The United States — Internal Revenue Service is indirectly involved as the settlement fund originated from Donald Trump's lawsuit against it over tax return leaks.
Todd Blanche: As acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche's statement about dropping the settlement fund was crucial in allowing the Senate to proceed, though Donald Trump's subsequent comments created uncertainty.
Jun 03, 2026 · 138 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The United States — Internal Revenue Service is involved in a $10 billion lawsuit with Donald Trump over the leak of his tax returns, which is being resolved with the creation of the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, announced the creation of a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate allies of Donald Trump who believe they were politically targeted, facing scrutiny for potential abuse of power.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The United States — Internal Revenue Service>>> previously investigated the Southern Poverty Law Center>>>'s practices without bringing charges, which the defense uses to highlight the renewed and rushed vigor of the current prosecution.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche>>>, as acting Attorney General, made statements regarding the Southern Poverty Law Center>>>'s sharing of informant information, which were later walked back, contributing to the defense's argument of prosecutorial misconduct.
May 26, 2026 · 12 articles
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United States — Internal Revenue Service: The United States — Internal Revenue Service is involved in a $10 billion lawsuit with Donald Trump over the leak of his tax returns, which is being resolved with the creation of the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
Todd Blanche: Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, announced the creation of a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate allies of Donald Trump who believe they were politically targeted, facing scrutiny for potential abuse of power.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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Apr 21, 2026 · 44 articles
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Jun 12, 2026 · 28 articles
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May 05, 2026 · 30 articles
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May 18, 2026 · 79 articles
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May 19, 2026 · 15 articles
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