IRS Settlement Scandal
Key Questions
What did the federal judge rule regarding the DOJ immunity order for Trump?
A federal judge ruled that the DOJ immunity order shielding Trump from audits is illegal. This decision has prompted calls for the Treasury to halt its implementation.
What actions are Senators Warren and Wyden taking in response?
Warren and Wyden are pressing the Treasury and IRS to cease implementation of the order. Sen. Wyden is also leading a probe into benefits received by the Trump family.
What is the status of efforts to confirm Todd Blanche as AG?
A civil rights coalition is urging the Senate to reject Todd Blanche as Attorney General amid ongoing concerns over the immunity order and related probes.
Federal judge rules DOJ immunity order shielding Trump from audits illegal; Warren and Wyden press Treasury to halt implementation. Multiple judges blocked funds; Senate GOP stripped fund; Sen. Wyden leads probe into Trump family benefits. Civil rights coalition urges Senate to reject Todd Blanche as AG.