Trump, IRS in $10B Tax Leak Settlement Talks

0:00It's April 20th. You're listening to Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. President Trump and the IRS are hashing out a settlement in his $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax returns. His legal team asked the federal judge to pause the case for 90 days so both sides can talk resolution with our core drama. This stems from a contractor named Charles Littlejohn, who leaked Trump's returns, his son's info, and thousands of other wealthy folks' data to the media. Trump sued back in January, saying the IRS dropped the ball on basic safeguards. Littlejohn already owned up in court, pleading guilty to the leaks and landing a five-year prison sentence. Now the focus shifts to ironing out any conflicts, like the president battling his own administration. Any cash to IRS forks over would hit taxpayer pockets, sparking real questions on who fits the bill. Trump mentioned he donated his share to charity, though details on his son's remain unclear.

1:00As these 90-day talks unfold, eyes stay glued on whether accountability wins or if it drags back to court. Either way, it's a reminder of how leaks. Shake trust in the system.