US judge scraps Trump's IRS settlement deal, says lawsuit sought to 'manipulate judicial process'
Source: Times of India
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: July 13, 2026 at 17:29
π Summary
A federal judge voided President Trump's settlement with the IRS. The lawsuit was deemed an improper attempt to manipulate the judicial process. Sanctions and disciplinary actions were recommended against involved lawyers. The judge found the parties were not truly opposing each other. The Justice Department was criticized for its role in the settlement.