Jan. 6 attack

A federal judge ruled that President Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. The judge noted Cole was not charged or convicted when the pardons were issued, and the case against him will proceed.

President Trump proposed a $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to address grievances against the federal government, including payments to individuals involved in the Jan. 6 attack. The proposal reignited national debates over reparations for Black Americans, highlighting historical injustices such as slavery, segregation, and systemic racism. The article contrasts this with past government actions, including Clinton's 1998 Uganda speech and historical atrocities like the Tuskegee experiments.

President Donald Trump has nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice permanently. Blanche, who has represented Trump in legal cases, faces opposition from Democrats who criticize his loyalty to the president, while Republicans are expected to support his nomination. Controversy surrounds a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund established through a settlement in Trump's IRS lawsuit.

President Donald Trump will nominate Todd Blanche, the acting Attorney General, to lead the Department of Justice permanently. Blanche has been in an acting role since former Attorney General Pam Bondi left in early April and was confirmed as deputy attorney general in March 2025. Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, oppose the nomination due to Blanche's close ties to Trump, while Florida’s Republican senators are expected to support him.

President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for a permanent role at the Department of Justice. Blanche has led the department since former Attorney General Pam Bondi's departure in April 2026 and is expected to face opposition from Democrats due to his close ties to Trump. Critics have raised concerns over Blanche's handling of a settlement involving a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.

President Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' to pay individuals involved in the Jan. 6 attack has drawn criticism as a 'slush fund,' with academics comparing it to the 19th-century spoils system where political allies were rewarded with government jobs. The Department of Justice, which established the fund, faces scrutiny for its lack of independence under Trump, who previously criticized the IRS over leaked tax returns.

President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion fund to pay allies and individuals claiming past administrations wronged them has drawn criticism as a 'slush fund,' drawing comparisons to the 19th-century spoils system where political loyalty determined government job appointments. The Department of Justice announced the 'anti-weaponization fund' in May 2026 as part of a settlement involving Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, with critics arguing it expands political favoritism.

President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' has drawn criticism for potentially rewarding individuals involved in the Jan. 6 attack and allies, with academics comparing it to the 19th-century spoils system where political patronage distributed government jobs. The fund, part of a DOJ settlement with Trump's IRS lawsuit, echoes historical practices of rewarding political loyalty, though modern critics label it as corruption.

Former Vice President Mike Pence stated he has seen evidence that the current Trump administration is whitewashing the Jan. 6 attack. He criticized a White House timeline that blamed Capitol Hill police for the riot.

President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion fund to pay allies and others claiming past administrations wronged them has drawn criticism as a 'slush fund,' drawing comparisons to 19th-century spoils systems where political loyalty dictated government jobs. Experts note parallels between Trump's approach and historical practices of rewarding supporters, though modern implementations differ by directly channeling taxpayer funds to individuals.

James Troupis, an attorney for President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign, faces felony forgery charges for his role in a false elector scheme linked to the Jan. 6 attack. He has requested $3.2 million from Trump’s 'anti-weaponization' fund, citing financial and personal losses from ongoing legal battles.

President Donald Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' established by the U.S. Department of Justice. The fund aims to provide financial relief and apologies to individuals claiming political persecution, with critics suggesting it may benefit those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

The Justice Department is removing press releases related to charges against individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, citing efforts to counter 'partisan propaganda.' This follows President Trump's pardon of nearly all Jan. 6 defendants after his return to the Oval Office.

Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sued the Trump administration to block a $1.776 billion fund they claim would finance insurrectionists and paramilitary groups. The officers argue the fund, created by the Justice Department, would benefit Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by President Donald Trump and enable further violence. The lawsuit challenges the fund's legitimacy, calling it a 'corrupt sham' that violates taxpayer interests.

Two U.S. Capitol police officers sued the Trump administration to block a $1.776 billion fund intended to compensate individuals claiming to be victims of judicial weaponization, arguing the fund would enable and finance pro-Trump rioters from the Jan. 6 attack. The officers allege the fund, created by the Justice Department, gives Trump and his acting Attorney General near-total control over payments and could facilitate further violence.

Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack sued the Trump administration to block a $1.776 billion fund they claim finances insurrectionists and paramilitary groups. The officers argue the fund, created by the Justice Department, would benefit rioters pardoned by Trump and enable further violence. The lawsuit names Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as defendants.