Federal Judge Voids Trump's $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement, Sanctions Attorneys

In a scathing 56-page order, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams voided President Trump's $1.8 billion settlement with the IRS -- an agreement that had granted him immunity from tax audits -- finding the lawsuit was brought in bad faith for an 'improper purpose.' The judge said the administration had effectively tried to settle with itself in violation of constitutional restrictions on self-dealing, accused it of attempting to 'manipulate the judicial process,' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action. The ruling also revived scrutiny of the abandoned $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.