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Federal Judge Questions Legitimacy of Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS

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A federal judge has expressed doubts about the constitutionality of President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury regarding the leak of his tax returns. Judge Kathleen M. Williams ordered a hearing to clarify whether Trump can legally sue agencies he oversees. Trump's legal team is currently negotiating with the IRS and Treasury and has requested a 90-day extension for these discussions. The lawsuit stems from the unauthorized disclosure of Trump's tax information by former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn, who was sentenced to five years in prison for his actions. This case raises significant questions about conflicts of interest, as Trump is effectively suing entities within his own administration.

Key Details: • Hearing scheduled to assess the lawsuit's legitimacy. • Trump's legal team requested a 90-day extension for negotiations. • Charles Littlejohn sentenced to five years for leaking tax returns.

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