Editor Daily Rundown: DOJ Launches Anti-Lawfare Fund As Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit
The Justice Department has announced the establishment of a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund as part of a settlement in the case of Trump v. IRS. This fund aims to support Americans who feel targeted by the federal government. As part of the settlement, plaintiffs will receive a formal apology but no monetary damages.
- ▪The DOJ has launched an Anti-Weaponization Fund worth $1.776 billion.
- ▪This fund is part of a settlement agreement in the Trump v. IRS case.
- ▪Plaintiffs will receive a formal apology but no monetary payment or damages.
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Editorial Editor Daily Rundown: DOJ Launches Anti-Lawfare Fund As Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit (Photo by Evan Vucci / POOL / AFP via Getty Images) Vince Coglianese Editorial Director May 19, 2026 11:47 AM ET May 19, 2026 11:47 AM ET Vince Coglianese Editorial Director Font Size: BREAKING MONDAY … JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT OF TRUMP V. IRS … $1.776 BILLION ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR AMERICANS ATTACKED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT … JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: Justice Department Announces Anti-Weaponization Fund: Part of settlement agreement in President Donald J. Trump v. Internal Revenue Service Per the settlement, plaintiffs will receive a formal apology but no monetary payment or damages of any kind.
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