- A federal judge called President Trump's suit against the IRS an "improper" and self-serving case, recommending attorney sanctions and disciplinary action.
- The lawsuit ended in a May settlement that created (and was later abandoned) a $1.776 billion fund intended to compensate allies and provide immunity from tax audits.
- The judge said the case appeared to use the court to legitimize an agreement to confer immunity and earmark taxpayer money for presidential affiliates.
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