Trump Plans to Preserve Tax Audit Freeze Despite Court Ruling

Despite a federal judge condemning Trump’s self‑settlement as illegal and signaling sanctions, he says he will keep an order that blocks IRS tax audits against him and his family for returns filed before the order. The order remains in effect, a point of contention as Todd Blanche faces Senate confirmation to be attorney general, with Democrats pushing to repeal the so‑called Anti‑Weaponization Fund and the tax deal while Republicans defend it. If audits resume, Trump could face tens of millions in potential liability.