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Jim Lankford
Coverage of Jim Lankford in the Nexus archive.
Donald Trumpperson2John Thuneperson2Justice Departmentorganization2Senate Republicansorganization1Chuck Grassleyperson1U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkemaperson1$1.776 billion settlement fundtopic1$1.8 billion fundtopic1Internal Revenue Serviceorganization1Jan. 6, 2021, riottopic1Todd Blancheperson1Ted Cruzperson1Leonie Brinkemaperson1Virginiaplace1
- Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement fund as Trump considers its future
Senate Republicans are meeting to discuss the future of a $1.776 billion settlement fund, which could compensate individuals involved in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The Justice Department paused the fund per a court order, and President Trump is reconsidering its implementation, causing a standoff over immigration funding legislation.
- Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
President Trump is reconsidering a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies, as the Justice Department pauses its implementation to comply with a court order. The fund faces legal challenges and political backlash from Republicans over concerns about oversight and potential payouts to participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.