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News brief - Ethics / alleged conductEthics & courtsSource published: Sep 11, 2026 · time not suppliedEdition: Sep 11, 2026

The $1.776 Billion Fund Is Scrapped. A Related Tax-Case Appeal Remains.

A primary court filing shows that the IRS and Treasury noticed an appeal to the Eleventh Circuit from the July 13 order in the tax-disclosure lawsuit brought by Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and the Trump Organization. That order addressed the parties' unusual litigation and settlement conduct, including the agreement that had announced the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund.

Notice of appeal filed · scope and requested relief not stated · fund remains rescinded

Event: 2026-09-11 - 3 linked sources

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News brief - Ethics / alleged conductEthics & public spendingSource published: Sep 10, 2026 · time not suppliedEdition: Sep 10, 2026

Who Watches Federal Settlement Money? CREW Proposes New Oversight.

CREW alleges misuse of the Judgment Fund, citing the attempted Anti-Weaponization Fund and other settlements. Its new paper proposes disclosure and independent review requirements.

New watchdog paper; no verified change to rescission

Event: 2026-09-10 - 1 linked sources

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