Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit as DOJ Launches $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

Published May 18, 2026 • 6:12 PM

President Donald Trump and his co-plaintiffs have moved to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a decision that clears the path for a Justice Department (DOJ) settlement establishing a $1.776 billion fund tied to claims of alleged federal “weaponization,” according to court filings and official statements. Following the dismissal, the […]

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- Judge probes whether deal creating Trump’s $1.8 billion fund constitutes fraud - The Washington PostGoogle News
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- Editor Daily Rundown: DOJ Launches Anti-Lawfare Fund As Trump Drops IRS LawsuitThe Daily Caller
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