Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

A judge ruled that President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns was filed for an 'improper purpose' and referred one of his lawyers for potential disciplinary action. The lawsuit, which sought $10 billion, ended in a settlement granting Trump immunity from tax audits and creating a $1.776 billion fund for allies, but the judge criticized the use of the court to legitimize the agreement.

The Justice Department urged a preservation group to drop its lawsuit against the White House regarding President Trump’s ballroom project following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shared a letter on social media requesting the lawsuit be dismissed.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) was questioned about whether Democrats should reduce anti-Trump rhetoric following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Raskin deflected the question, emphasizing criticism of Trump’s policies over personal attacks and defending the press. The FBI and Acting Attorney General are investigating the suspect, who is not cooperating.

House Democrats are investigating FBI Director Kash Patel over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior reported by The Atlantic. Patel denies the claims and has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the outlet. The political conflict involves demands for Patel to testify under oath and public support from Trump administration officials.