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Five GOP Senators Question Trump Settlement Immunity, Seek Clarity

6/24/2026

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Five Republican senators questioned the IRS audit-immunity provision of President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion settlement, saying it could affect Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche.
Senators John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy and Susan Collins demanded clarification, prompting the Justice Department to schedule a Senate briefing.
President Donald Trump met Senate Republican leaders on Capitol Hill to discuss the SAVE America Act, the Iran peace deal and the audit-immunity settlement.

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Five Republican senators questioned the IRS audit-immunity provision of President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion settlement, saying it could affect Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche.
Senators John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy and Susan Collins demanded clarification, prompting the Justice Department to schedule a Senate briefing.
President Donald Trump met Senate Republican leaders on Capitol Hill to discuss the SAVE America Act, the Iran peace deal and the audit-immunity settlement.