The rebellion against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, now seemingly contained, at no point fundamentally questioned President Trump’s new protections from the I.R.S.
Category: Justice Department
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Republicans Let Trump Keep Unparalleled Benefit: I.R.S. Immunity
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Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal
The New York Times – On the Runway:Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
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Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under Trump
The New York Times – Business:Companies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years.
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Egg Producers to Pay $3.3 Million to Settle Federal Price-Fixing Lawsuit
The New York Times – Business:The companies also agreed to donate more than 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits in 17 states that joined the federal government in the antitrust action.
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Trump’s Pick for Top I.R.S. Lawyer Works at Firm That Represents Him
The New York Times – Business:James R. Gadwood, the president’s nominee for chief counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, works at Miller & Chevalier, which has represented Mr. Trump in tax matters.
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Ferraris and Shell Companies: Five Charged in Medicare Fraud Schemes
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department is taking aim at pricey “skin substitutes,” an overused wound care treatment that cost the government $10 billion in 2024.
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Egg Prices Are Way Down, but That’s Hurting Farmers
The New York Times – Business:An oversupply of hens has lowered wholesale egg prices. But consumers may not reap the full benefits because of producer contracts and higher costs.
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2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers to Be Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment.
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Top Treasury Lawyer Resigns After Creation of ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
The New York Times – Business:Brian Morrissey, the department’s general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund.
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Top Treasury Lawyer Resigns After Creation of ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
The New York Times – Business:Brian Morrissey, the department’s general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund.
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Justice Dept. Announces $1.8 Billion Fund in Settling I.R.S. Suit
The New York Times – Business:The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019.
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Justice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S.
The New York Times – Business:One of the settlement terms under review is for the I.R.S. to drop any audits of the president, his family members and businesses.