Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | President Donald Trump had sued the IRS over the leak of his tax records but dropped the case after reaching a settlement with the Justice Department. (Alex Brandon/Ap Photo/Alex Brandon) | | | | | | | What to know A federal judge ruled that President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an "improper purpose" and referred attorneys for potential disciplinary action. The lawsuit, which sought a $1.8 billion payout fund for alleged victims of politicized justice, was criticized as abusing court processes. The administration has said it has abandoned the fund, but the ruling's impact on a deal absolving Trump from past tax claims remains unclear. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | Opinion Letters to the Editor | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |