Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A top House Democrat plans to force a vote on legislation to permanently block the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which faced bipartisan criticism for potentially compensating violent criminals. The proposed NO CARTE BLANCHE Act would block federal funding for the program and similar efforts involving political figures or Jan. 6-related convictions.

Todd Blanche faces a Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general, with key Republicans like Thom Tillis and John Cornyn withholding final judgment. Tillis will assess the status of the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization' fund, while Cornyn awaits the hearing to decide his stance. Both senators indicate Blanche has not crossed major red lines, including support for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Sean Penn will direct an untitled film about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot based on his own script. A major actor is in talks to star in the film.

A federal judge in Virginia issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund for one week, requiring the government to confirm its dissolution in writing. The fund, created in exchange for Trump dropping a lawsuit against the IRS, faces legal challenges from plaintiffs including a former DOJ prosecutor and a protester, represented by Democracy Forward and Common Cause, over concerns it could support individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Republican senators are rebelling against Donald Trump's plan to allocate $1.8 billion from an IRS settlement to individuals convicted of crimes during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The media and GOP lawmakers, including Mitch McConnell and Ted Cruz, have condemned the move as inappropriate, marking a rare bipartisan pushback against Trump's influence.

Senate Republicans delayed an immigration bill amid disagreements with President Donald Trump over his proposed 'anti-weaponization' fund. The $1.776 billion fund, tied to a lawsuit settlement with the IRS, faces restrictions from senators, while a $72 billion funding package for Homeland Security and Justice remains stalled. Key issues include eligibility for financial relief for Jan. 6 riot defendants and a Secret Service security earmark.

Two Washington, D.C., law enforcement officers who were attacked during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot are suing to block the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization' fund. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday. The details of the case are being reported by Jake Rosen.

President Donald Trump's 2020 election challenges were thwarted by institutional safeguards, but a ProPublica investigation reveals that 75 career election integrity officials have been replaced by Trump appointees, many linked to 2020 election fraud claims, raising concerns about election integrity in upcoming midterms.