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Los Angeles County will host a free webinar on July 10 explaining tax relief options for survivors of last year’s wildfires. The session will be led by Deanna S. Newton, managing attorney of the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at the Koreatown Youth and Community Center.

Former City Hall chief operating officer Paul Goodrich had unpaid IRS tax liens exceeding $90,000 when hired by Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2021. His son later secured a paid internship with contractor Robert Blackwell Jr., who submitted $9.6 million in disputed invoices for unauthorized IT work, leading to an investigation. Current Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration reduced the payment to $600,000 and seeks to ban Blackwell’s company EKI-Digital from city contracts.

Federal buildings face a repair backlog involving issues like rats, leaks, and broken elevators. A leaky roof at an IRS building in Georgia's Chamblee campus is being managed with hoses and plastic bags.

Chicago rapper Twista, whose real name is Carl Mitchell, pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay federal income taxes for five years, resulting in an unpaid tax liability of over $440,000. He faces up to one year in prison for each of the five counts and made luxury purchases totaling over $300,000 during the period while avoiding tax payments through a third-party arrangement.

President Trump has nominated James R. Gadwood to the top legal position at the Internal Revenue Service. Gadwood works at a firm that represents Trump, and he is the second person nominated for this role in Trump's second term.

The DOJ refused a judge's request to provide written assurance that it will not proceed with the 'anti-weaponization' fund. The fund was established in May as part of a settlement from President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.

The IRS has issued a warning about increasing financial fraud targeting older adults over the age of 60. The agency aims to raise awareness to help protect against these scams.

A federal judge extended a block on the Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' until further notice, rejecting the government's claim that lawsuits challenging the fund are moot. The fund, created to resolve a lawsuit over leaked tax returns, faces bipartisan opposition, and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced plans to scrap it, though plaintiffs and judges remain unconvinced.

A federal judge extended a block on the Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' amid legal challenges. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the government would abandon the fund due to backlash, but plaintiffs and Judge Leonie Brinkema rejected assurances it would not proceed. Another judge, Richard Leon, accepted Blanche's claim that the fund is moot.

A federal judge rejected a government watchdog’s request to block the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' but warned the administration against obstructing the court. The administration claims it has scrapped the fund, which was created to resolve a lawsuit over leaked tax returns, though legal challenges remain pending.

A federal judge denied a temporary restraining order on President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, ruling the issue moot after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the administration is not proceeding with the plan. Legal advocacy group CREW argues Blanche’s verbal rescission is invalid without written confirmation, while the DOJ claims no funds have been distributed.

A federal judge rejected a government watchdog's request to block the Trump administration's $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', which aims to compensate victims of a weaponized government. The judge noted the administration's claim to have abandoned the fund but left open a separate request for a preliminary injunction. Another judge temporarily blocked the fund, which is set to expire unless extended.

A Treasury inspector general report highlights security risks in a data-sharing agreement between the IRS and ICE, expressing concerns over ICE's capacity to protect taxpayer information.

Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison for plotting with au pair Juliana Peres Magalhães to murder his wife, Christine Banfield, and luring Joseph Ryan to their home as a fall guy. Banfield, an IRS law enforcement officer, claimed Ryan attacked his wife, but prosecutors alleged a prearranged scheme to kill Christine Banfield.

A US man was sentenced to life in prison for plotting with an au pair to murder his wife and luring another man to his Virginia home as a fall guy. Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães were involved in a scheme to kill Christine Banfield, a nurse, in February 2023.

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified that Todd Blanche was in charge of releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi stated the Justice Department had released all related files. Democrats opposed President Donald Trump's push to retain Blanche as attorney general.

The City of Detroit is hosting a Non-Profit Community Summit on June 10 to educate faith-based organizations and nonprofits about securing property tax exemptions and avoiding foreclosure. Eligibility requires organizations to own and use properties for exempt purposes, be IRS 501(c)(3) certified, pay back taxes, and follow state guidelines. The summit addresses issues like delinquent tax bills and offers resources to prevent collections by Wayne County.

Senate Republicans blocked an amendment to permanently eliminate President Donald Trump's $2 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, despite internal criticism and concerns about its potential misuse. The failed amendment aimed to redirect the funding to a fraud prevention account, but both parties opposed removing the fund, which originated from a Trump family IRS settlement and faces scrutiny over risks for individuals linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Senate Republicans blocked an amendment to permanently end President Donald Trump's $2 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which was part of a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service. The failed amendment, proposed by Sen. Thom Tillis, aimed to redirect the funds to a fraud fund, but faced opposition from both parties. Trump expressed support for the fund, while some Republicans criticized it over concerns about misuse.

President Donald Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package faces uncertainty as Senate votes could derail it, centered on the controversial $2 billion DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund. Both Democrats and Republicans are pushing amendments to eliminate the fund, which originated from a Trump family IRS settlement and has drawn GOP concerns about misuse by Jan. 6 rioters.

President Donald Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package faces uncertainty as the Senate votes on amendments targeting the DOJ's defunct $2 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Both Democrats and Republicans are pushing to eliminate the fund, risking the broader bill's survival if amendments require a 60-vote threshold instead of a simple majority.

Senate Republicans seek confirmation from the Trump administration that a controversial $2 billion fund will not be revived, as part of efforts to secure a multibillion-dollar immigration enforcement funding package. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the administration is not moving forward with the fund, which was tied to a Trump family IRS settlement and raised concerns about potential misuse by individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Senate Republicans seek confirmation from the Trump administration that a controversial $2 billion fund, announced as part of a Trump family settlement with the IRS, will not be implemented. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the administration is not moving forward with the fund, but some GOP lawmakers demand stronger assurances or legislative measures to ensure its permanent elimination before advancing a multibillion-dollar ICE funding package.

Todd Blanche claimed the Biden-era Department of Justice's investigation into President Donald Trump was so broad that even Mar-a-Lago staff, including gardeners and low-level aides, required criminal defense attorneys. He described the justice system as 'weaponized,' citing examples like Secret Service members testifying before grand juries and the DOJ abandoning a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.

A Maryland man pled guilty to tax fraud and unemployment insurance (UI) fraud crimes. Daiwor 'Mark Brown' Woah-Tee, 53, of Belcamp, is charged with conspiracy to submit false claims and wire fraud conspiracy related to a scheme to fraudulently obtain UI benefits during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the Justice Department will no longer pursue the Anti-Weaponization Fund, which originated from a lawsuit between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. The fund was halted by a federal judge's temporary injunction, and its scheduled legal hearing on June 12 has been canceled.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department will no longer pursue the Anti-Weaponization Fund, which originated from a lawsuit between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. The fund was halted by a federal court injunction, and a scheduled hearing on its legal basis has been canceled.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is returning to Capitol Hill as the Trump administration pauses a controversial $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating allies of President Donald Trump who claim unjust investigations or prosecutions. The fund, facing Republican backlash and legal challenges, includes provisions that could allow payouts to individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, prompting lawmakers to demand restrictions or cancellation.

President Trump is reconsidering a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies, as the Justice Department pauses its implementation to comply with a court order. The fund faces legal challenges and political backlash from Republicans over concerns about oversight and potential payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

President Donald Trump is reconsidering a $1.8 billion fund to compensate his allies amid legal challenges and political backlash. The Justice Department paused the fund's implementation to comply with a court order, as Republicans raised concerns about oversight and potential payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

President Donald Trump is reconsidering a $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate allies, as the Justice Department pauses its implementation following a court order and facing political backlash from Republicans over concerns about oversight and potential payouts to Jan. 6 riot participants. The fund, tied to Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over tax return leaks, faces legal challenges and Senate opposition requiring parameters before funding immigration enforcement agencies.

President Donald Trump is reconsidering a $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate allies, as the Justice Department temporarily pauses its implementation following court orders. The fund, established to address a lawsuit over tax return disclosures, faces legal challenges and Republican opposition due to concerns about oversight and potential payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

US President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government 'weaponisation' has been put on hold, according to two sources. The fund originated from a legal settlement between Trump and the Justice Department to resolve a lawsuit where Trump sued the Internal Revenue Service for $10 billion over the alleged mishandling of his tax records.

The Trump administration agreed to comply with a court order halting a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump, following a federal judge's ruling in Virginia. The fund, called the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' was established to address claims of law enforcement overreach during the Biden administration, but faced opposition from some Republicans and legal challenges.

Democrats in the US Senate plan to force a vote on a $1.8bn 'MAGA slush fund' linked to President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. Trump described the fund as supporting victims of politicized prosecutions, but his party members expressed alarm.

Democrats in the US Senate plan to force a vote on Trump's $1.8bn 'MAGA slush fund' established via his lawsuit against the IRS. Trump describes the fund as supporting victims of politicized prosecutions, but some Republicans are alarmed.

Senate Democrats aim to block President Donald Trump's $2 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which faces opposition from both Republicans and Democrats. The fund, part of a Trump-IRS settlement, has caused tension within Senate Republicans due to Trump's support for primary challengers against GOP senators and its disruption of immigration funding plans.

A settlement in Trump v. IRS created a $1.8bn fund for the Trump administration to distribute at its discretion, drawing widespread criticism for cronyism and corruption. Over a dozen Republican senators have urged changes, and a majority of Democrats and Republicans oppose the fund according to YouGov polling.

A federal judge has reopened Donald Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against the IRS, investigating whether a $1.8bn settlement with the Justice Department is fraudulent and the result of collusion. The case, brought by Trump and his sons, concerns leaked tax returns and the 'anti-weaponization' fund tied to the settlement.

A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump to respond to allegations that a $1.8 billion fund created through a government deal to resolve his IRS lawsuit was the result of fraud. The judge, Kathleen Williams, directed Trump’s lawyers to address a request from a group of former federal judges to reopen the case and investigate the president’s conduct.