Trump seeks resolution of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS , spurring concern
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Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern Critics warn that the US president could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a Justice Department under his control. Court filings have indicated that lawyers for President Donald Trump are seeking a resolution with the Department of Justice over a $10bn lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). But the trouble, critics say, is that such a settlement would leave Trump essentially negotiating with an executive branch under his control. Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3A president suing himself?
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1 eventTrump seeks resolution of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS , spurring concern
Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern Critics warn that the US president could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a Justice Department under his control. Court filings have indicated that lawyers for President Donald Trump are seeking a resolution with the Department of Justice over a $10bn lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). But the trouble, critics say, is that such a settlement would leave Trump essentially negotiating with an executive branch under his control. Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3A president suing himself?