The Senate begins voting on immigration enforcement funding after the Trump administration drops a controversial $1.776 billion compensation fund. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to clarify whether President Trump retains IRS audit immunity, citing ongoing litigation.
The fund, which could have benefited Jan. 6 participants, was scrapped due to bipartisan backlash.
A federal judge has reopened the case to scrutinize the settlement. - Treasury Secretary Bessent declines to answer on Trump's IRS audit immunity.
- $1.776 billion compensation fund dropped after bipartisan outrage. - Judge reopens Trump's lawsuit against IRS to examine settlement.
- Some Republicans express concern over the audit immunity deal. The settlement remains under legal scrutiny, with implications for Trump's tax liabilities and IRS transparency.