IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
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IRS proposal would force nonprofits to disclose leaders' terrorism convictions
The disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual return that nonprofit groups file with the IRS.
Blanche rescinds DOJ fund to advance
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche may be confirmed by a key Senate committee after he rescinded an "anti-weaponization fund" proposed by the Justice Department. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Tax deal scrutiny unnerves Trump affiliates
Several businesses with ties to President Trump are distancing themselves from a controversial tax settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the scoop.
Blanche lacks sufficient GOP Senate support
The Senate vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general was postponed after two key Republicans threatened to vote against him. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi explains.
Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Judge slams Trump, DOJ over IRS lawsuit
This week, a federal judge slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over the president's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details and analysis.
Trump-linked firms pressed on IRS settlement
Senate Democrats including Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Chuck Schumer are pressing businesses linked to President Trump about his settlement with the IRS barring the agency from pursuing certain tax claims against him, questioning whether it covers affiliated firms. Jake Rosen reports.
What are the limits of Trump's IRS deal?
The IRS is permanently blocked from pursuing claims against President Trump and his family members following a lawsuit settlement. Senate Democrats are now asking 11 organizations with ties to the Trumps to explain whether they are included in the deal. Bradley Blackburn has more.
Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden are probing whether companies affiliated with the Trump family are included in a DOJ deal to resolve a lawsuit brought by President Trump.
Trump addresses "anti-weaponization" fund
President Trump called the idea of establishing what the White House calls an "anti-weaponization" fund, "the greatest thing," on Wednesday, and wouldn't say whether he's agreed to drop plans for it. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had told lawmakers this week that the fund would be dropped after a federal judge temporarily blocked its establishment. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Blanche: DOJ "not moving forward" with Trump fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department will not move forward with a controversial "anti-weaponization" fund. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins with analysis.
DOJ planning to scrap "anti-weaponization" fund
The Trump administration is planning to drop its controversial, nearly $1.8 billion so-called "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Johnson met with Trump to discuss DOJ fund
After President Trump met with House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday, the Justice Department announced it would be stopping work on a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, citing a judge's ruling. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
DOJ stopping work on "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department said Monday it will stop work on a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
DOJ to stop work on "anti-weaponization fund"
The Justice Department said Monday it will stop work on its "anti-weaponization fund" after a judge's ruling. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Jake Rosen have the latest.
No tax charges filed in SPLC probe after IRS lawyers found informant program lawful
Federal agents from FBI and IRS probed the SPLC's paid informant program starting in Trump's first term.
Expert: "Serious legal questions" over DOJ fund
The new Justice Department "anti-weaponization" fund is facing scrutiny over its execution and enforcement. Rupa Bhattacharyya, legal director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown University Law School, joins with analysis.
Jan. 6 officers suing to block Trump fund
Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Hodges is one of two law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots and is suing to block the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion so-called "anti-weaponization" fund. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss why.
Lawmakers react to Trump's IRS settlement
President Trump's settlement with the IRS is getting mixed reactions from some Republicans and fierce pushback from Democrats. Former Republican Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan and Democratic strategist Cameron French join with analysis.
DOJ's settlement with Trump bans IRS from taking action over his old tax returns
The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.
New details on Trump-IRS settlement
The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement agreement that the Justice Department struck to resolve a lawsuit brought by Mr. Trump. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Trump says planned attack against Iran is off
President Trump posted on social media Monday afternoon that the U.S. will not go through with attacks on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, at the request of Middle East allies. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Trump, DOJ settle $10 billion lawsuit
President Trump and the Justice Department reached a settlement Monday in his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over his leaked tax returns. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive"
Search ongoing after debris of plane that went missing off Nantucket found
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
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