US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement - AP News

US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement  AP News

With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away

The tax service argued that the Trump Organization tried to claim the same losses twice. The president said the audit was a “disgrace.”

By Russ Buettner

Trump Refrains From Trading His Own Stocks, Vance Says - Bloomberg.com

Trump Refrains From Trading His Own Stocks, Vance Says  Bloomberg.com

Trump’s Deal With His Administration Also Ends His Tax Audits - WSJ

Trump’s Deal With His Administration Also Ends His Tax Audits  WSJ

FirstFT: Trump claims Xi promised not to send weapons to Tehran

Also in today’s newsletter: Google unveils new version of AI model and Japan and South Korea agree to deepen energy co-operation

Trump’s extraordinary $1.8 billion legal fund to his allies

Why the enomorous fund is so controversial.

By Amber Phillips

U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement

As part of the settlement agreement, the U.S. is "forever barred and precluded" from examining or prosecuting President Trump, his sons and the Trump organization's current tax issues, according to a document posted to the DOJ website.

By The Associated Press

Kentucky physician advances to general election after receiving glowing Trump endorsement: 'True friend'

Ralph Alvarado, Kentucky's first Hispanic state legislator, won the GOP primary to fill Rep. Andy Barr's open seat on Tuesday after a Trump endorsement.

Vance defends Trump's remark on Americans' finances - CNN

Vance defends Trump's remark on Americans' finances  CNN

Trump critic Massie defeated in record-breaking US primary

US President Donald Trump scored another victory in his campaign to punish disloyal Republicans on Tuesday as congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky lost his primary race, underscoring ‌the risks for lawmakers who defy Trump. Massie, who angered Trump by leading a push to release Justice Department files tied to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was defeated by Ed Gallrein, a former US Navy Seal backed by the president and bolstered by heavy outside spending by pro-Israel groups, accordin...

By Reuters

IRS will not pursue Trump for back taxes under settlement agreement

The US Internal Revenue Service will not pursue President Donald Trump, his family or the Trump Organisation for back taxes under an agreement announced by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and the Trump Organisation sued the IRS in January over leaked tax returns, seeking $10 billion in damages.

By FRANCE 24

Trump Returns To X: Attacks ‘Horrible’ Thomas Massie - Forbes

Trump Returns To X: Attacks ‘Horrible’ Thomas Massie  Forbes

Trump’s DOJ promises that Trump’s IRS will no longer investigate Trump and his companies over unpaid taxes

IRS is ‘forever barred and precluded’ from investigating the president, his family and companies as part of lawsuit settlement

By Alex Woodward

The DOJ's sweeping Trump settlement bars the IRS from pursuing any unpaid taxes claims it may have against Trump

President Donald Trump Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images The DOJ's settlement of Trump's lawsuit related to his leaked tax returns includes a sweeping pledge, POLITICO reports. The IRS is "forever barred" from pursuing "examinations" of Trump, "related or affiliated individuals," and related businesses. The waiver specifically encompasses "tax returns filed before the effective date" of the settlement, which was Monday. The Justice Department on Tuesday expanded the just-announced settlement of ...

IRS ‘forever barred’ from probing Donald Trump’s tax returns under lawsuit settlement

Trump dropped his lawsuit in exchange for the creation of a US$1.7 billion fund to compensate political allies who believe that they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration

By AFP

Ballroom fixation, compensation fund: Trump shows he’s not done giving his party fits

US-Iran war news LIVE: ‘Will end war quickly,’ says Trump; Tehran promises ‘surprises’ in case of future attacks

US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump said on Tuesday (local time) that Tehran wants a deal and predicted that oil prices will fall. Abbas Araghchi warned of more surprises in case of any future attacks.

DOJ to make announcement on Wednesday related to 1996 Cuba incident - The Straits Times

DOJ to make announcement on Wednesday related to 1996 Cuba incident  The Straits Times

Trump’s IRS settlement includes dropping tax cases and audits

The accord represents a major triumph by U.S. President Donald Trump over the Internal Revenue Service, but has also been called "a breathtaking abuse of the tax and legal system."

Trump says Iran wants a peace deal but warns US may strike again

President Donald Trump warns the US may strike Iran again, a day after he claims he held off a major assault in hopes of a peace deal.

Trump tells Fed to consider fintech access to payment accounts

The Chicks’ Natalie Maines Blasts Donald Trump in Scathing Message: ‘Our Democracy Is Disappearing Right Before Our Eyes’

Maines calls Trump a "fugly slut" in her Instagram caption.

By Jessica Nicholson

Estrada ‘baffled’ by ‘unjust’ plunder recommendation

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday called the recommendation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Office of the Ombudsman to file a plunder case against him “baffling and unjust.” The recommendation to file plunder, graft and bribery charges against Estrada and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials is

By cbuban

Trump’s visit to Beijing: New balances in US-Chinese relations

U.S. President Donald Trump visited China for a three-day official trip, marking the first visit by a U.S. president in nearly nine years. His previous visit to Beijing was in 2018...

Trump Announces Expansion Of TrumpRx With 600 New Generic Drugs

Trump Announces Expansion Of TrumpRx With 600 New Generic Drugs Via American Greatness, President Donald Trump announced Monday that the administration is dramatically expanding the number of medications available through TrumpRx.gov, adding more than 600 generic drugs in what the White House described as another push to lower prescription costs for Americans. Trump unveiled the expansion during remarks at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, ca...

By Tyler Durden