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

A DOJ document says the U.S. will be barred from examining or prosecuting Trump and related tax issues under an IRS settlement.
WHO: U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: The U.S. will drop tax claims against President Trump, his sons, and the Trump organization as part of an IRS settlement.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The settlement agreement bars the U.S. from examining or prosecuting Trump and related current tax issues.

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