Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Challenged Ban on Endorsements by Churches NYT | Top Stories By: David A. Fahrenthold and Elizabeth Dias 1 April 2026 at 07:53 Conservatives had expected a victory in the case after the I.R.S. agreed to a settlement that allowed churches to voice support for candidates. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesA federal judge in Texas on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the 70-year-old ban on political activity by churches.
Justice Dept. Struggles to Respond to Trump’s Suit Against IRS NYT | Top Stories By: Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer 1 April 2026 at 06:47 Officials at the department and the White House are in the middle of a messy and complicated debate over how to respond to President Trump’s lawsuit demanding $10 billion from the I.R.S. © Tierney L. Cross/The New York TimesPresident Trump filed a lawsuit demanding at least $10 billion from the I.R.S.