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DOJ Considers Response to Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit

4/1/2026

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The Justice Department weighs how to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service seeking at least $10 billion.
The suit was filed February 18, and officials weigh conflicts of interest and adherence to a White House executive order.
Options under consideration include delaying the case or appointing an independent counsel.
The DOJ must respond by mid-April, shaping the case’s trajectory.

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Story summary

The Justice Department weighs how to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service seeking at least $10 billion.
The suit was filed February 18, and officials weigh conflicts of interest and adherence to a White House executive order.
Options under consideration include delaying the case or appointing an independent counsel.
The DOJ must respond by mid-April, shaping the case’s trajectory.