Capitol riot

Don Berthiaume, the Trump nominee for inspector general at the Department of Justice, refused to describe the January 6 insurrection as an 'attack' during Senate testimony. His confirmation hearing before the Senate homeland security and governmental affairs committee focused on this refusal.

Pence criticizes Trump's pardons of Jan. 6 rioters, stating they should never receive financial benefits. He also opposes attempts to alter the historical account of the Capitol riot.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the Trump administration is abandoning a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies over claims of weaponized law enforcement during President Joe Biden's administration. The decision follows political backlash, court challenges, and pressure from Republicans demanding assurances the fund would not proceed.

Former Vice President Mike Pence stated there has been an effort to 'rewrite' the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He expressed confidence in the judgment of history regarding the roles of those who returned to the Capitol after the event.

Capitol rioters are seeking payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund. David Johnston, a licensed attorney who illegally entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is assisting others in applying for the fund.

Jon Stewart criticized President Trump's $1.78 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund on his podcast, calling it a 'slush fund' and a 'troll' of American taxpayers. The fund was established through a deal between Trump and the IRS to settle his $10 billion lawsuit. Stewart compared the Trump administration's actions to a 'smash and grab' theft, arguing the money will go to those who participated in the Capitol riot.

January 6 defendants and Trump allies are applying for funds from the Department of Justice's newly announced $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund.' The fund, which was announced this week, is attracting applications from individuals connected to the Capitol riot and Trump administration associates.

Rep. Andrew Clyde supports the DOJ's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and has not ruled out seeking compensation for himself, citing past IRS targeting and civil asset forfeiture. Clyde claims the fund is intended to make whole anyone unfairly targeted by government, including Capitol rioters from January 6, 2021.

Police officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges are suing Trump over an $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' fund, alleging it will be used to reward Capitol rioters rather than its stated purpose. The lawsuit challenges the fund's intended use and raises concerns about how it will be distributed.

An ally of a DOJ pardon attorney, Mike Howell, has applied to join the board of Trump's $1.7+ billion fund and proposed organizing a national gathering of victims of weaponization, including those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The application is related to Trump's large fund. The gathering proposed includes thousands of victims.

The QAnon Shaman, Enrique Tarrio, is expected to make a surprising statement about Donald Trump that could shock MAGA supporters. The revelation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of his role in the January 6 Capitol riot.

The article discusses Jacob Anthony Angeli, known as the 'QAnon Shaman' for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, and his potential statement about Donald Trump that could surprise MAGA supporters. The focus is on his unexpected remarks and their implications for Trump's political base.

Major US banks are expected to reduce bond sales following a strong debut in 2026. The article references JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s headquarters in New York and mentions President Donald Trump's legal threats against the bank over alleged debanking claims related to the Capitol riot.