Senator Jim Justice agreed to a $5 million tax settlement with the IRS, while the FBI is reportedly investigating Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Mark Kelly, over a video advising troops on illegal orders.
Outlets across the political spectrum are reporting on the settlement with a universally negative tone toward Senator Justice. While center-right sources like the New York Post focus on the formal agreement to resolve the DOJ claim, left-leaning outlets such as The New Republic use more pointed language, framing the settlement as a consequence of "dodging" the IRS for over a decade.
ALSO MENTIONED Letitia James, defendant in dismissed DOJ case; Cameron McGowan Currie, presiding federal judge; James Comey, former official in dismissed case
ALSO MENTIONED Letitia James, defendant in dismissed DOJ case; Cameron McGowan Currie, presiding federal judge; James Comey, former official in dismissed case
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