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April 25, 2026
Judge questions Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury
- U.S. District Court Judge Kathleen Williams questioned whether Trump can sue the IRS and Treasury, noting potential conflicts of interest since he oversees these agencies.
- The judge ordered both sides to clarify their adversarial relationship and set a hearing for May 27 to discuss the case further.
- Trump's lawsuit claims the IRS failed to protect his tax documents, which were leaked by a former contractor, causing him reputational harm.
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- Judge questions legal basis for Trump's $10 billion case against IRSApr 25, 2026 at 2:23 AM · NBC
- Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and TreasuryApr 25, 2026 at 3:37 AM · CNN