A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to clarify its position regarding President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the disclosure of his tax returns.

The court directive requires the Justice Department to explain whether it intends to contest the lawsuit filed by Trump against the IRS. The case centers on the disclosure of the president's tax returns, though specific details about what information was disclosed and under what circumstances were not immediately available.

The judge's order puts the Justice Department in the position of having to take a formal stance on litigation involving the sitting president. The department must now provide the court with a clear explanation of its intended legal strategy regarding Trump's claims against the tax agency.

The lawsuit seeks $10 billion in damages, though the specific legal basis for this amount was not detailed in available court documents. The case appears to involve questions about the proper handling and potential unauthorized disclosure of presidential tax information.

The Justice Department's response to the court order will likely provide more clarity on the government's position regarding both the underlying claims and any procedural issues surrounding the case. The timeline for the department's response was not immediately specified in the judge's directive.