Democrats Slam Trump's Reported $1.7 Billion IRS Deal As Abuse Of Taxpayer Money— 'Massive And Unprecedented Presidential Plunder'

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President Donald Trump is facing backlash from Democratic lawmakers over reports that his administration may settle his lawsuit against the IRS through a controversial $1.7 billion compensation. Sen. ...

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