Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Tax Agreement Over Alleged Court Influence Tactics
A federal judge has raised alarm over potential court influence tactics used by the Trump administration to secure a contested tax agreement.

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A federal judge has raised alarm over potential court influence tactics used by the Trump administration to secure a contested tax agreement.
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