Scrutiny Turns to Trump Audit Immunity in Settlement: BGOV Tax

GOP Senators Skeptical of Audit Immunity

A legal settlement shielding President Donald Trump and his family from IRS audits is facing growing backlash—and not just from Democrats. Some Senate Republicans are now opposed to a Justice Department agreement that bars the tax agency from investigating Trump’s returns, calling it a step too far, Chris Cioffi reports.

The controversy erupted alongside a separate dispute over an “anti-weaponization” fund that could have compensated people who admitted guilt in connection with the January 6th Capitol riot. The Justice Department agreed to pause that fund after a federal judge raised objections and ...