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President Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS and Treasury Over Tax Leaks
Washington D.C., Friday, 30 January 2026.
In an unprecedented administrative anomaly, President Trump is suing his own executive agencies for $10 billion, alleging severe reputational harm from unauthorized tax disclosures by a former IRS contractor.
White House and Democrats Strike Interim Deal to Avert Shutdown Amid Immigration Standoff
Washington D.C., Friday, 30 January 2026.
In a strategic move to avert a partial government shutdown, the White House and Senate Democrats have agreed to isolate Department of Homeland Security funding from the primary budget package. This interim deal secures most federal operations through September but restricts DHS to a two-week stopgap, forcing an immediate, high-stakes debate on immigration enforcement reforms following recent fatalities in Minneapolis.
