Former President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed openness to potential congressional hearings featuring survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while his legal team confirmed ongoing discussions about resolving a major lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.

Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Las Vegas, Trump responded to questions about possible public hearings with Epstein survivors by stating "I'm OK with that." The comment came as he was preparing to travel for a roundtable event promoting his "no tax on tips" policy proposal.

Separately, Trump's attorneys confirmed they are "in discussions" with the Department of Justice regarding a potential resolution to a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Trump and his company against the IRS. The legal team did not provide specific details about the nature of these discussions or potential terms of any settlement.

The lawsuit against the IRS represents one of several ongoing legal matters involving the former president. Trump's willingness to allow Epstein survivor testimony in a public congressional setting marks a notable position given the sensitivity of the subject matter and its potential political implications.

Trump's Las Vegas trip was scheduled to focus on his economic policy proposals, particularly his plan to eliminate federal taxes on tip income for service workers. The policy has been a recurring theme in his recent public appearances and campaign events.