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May 13, 2026
DOJ Discusses Settlement Options in Trump's IRS Lawsuit
- The DOJ is exploring settlement options for Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information, with discussions ongoing.
- A settlement could include provisions to drop audits of Trump and his family, which may financially benefit him.
- The court has ordered both parties to clarify their positions by May 20, amid questions about the lawsuit's constitutionality.
3 Sources
- DOJ considers settling Trump’s IRS lawsuit which could send taxpayer money directly to the president’s pockets: reportMay 13, 2026 at 4:07 AM · Independent
- Justice Department considers settling Trump’s $10 billion IRS leak lawsuitMay 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM · CNN
- Mike Johnson dodges on reports DOJ will settle $10bn Trump lawsuitMay 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM · Independent