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A federal judge faulted acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for aligning the DOJ with Donald Trump’s interests in the IRS tax‑return leak lawsuit, calling Blanche’s arguments weak and noting a settlement that created an $1.8 billion anti‑weaponization fund. The judge reopened the case, demanded sanctions, and cast doubt on Blanche’s suitability for the AG post as he faces a Senate confirmation hearing.
Trump said late Sen. Lindsey Graham had 'one bad moment' after denouncing him on the Senate floor following the Jan. 6 riot; Graham later reportedly apologized and was back in Trump's corner by May. Graham, 71, died suddenly Saturday night from an apparent aortic dissection linked to cardiovascular disease.
A planned $10 billion IRS settlement over a leaked tax-return scandal would immunize Trump and his family and create a $1.7 billion anti-weaponization fund, but courts and lawmakers have derailed the deal: acting AG Todd Blanche says the fund isn’t moving forward, a temporary restraining order blocked it, and Judge Kathleen Williams reopened the Trump–DOJ case to probe collusion and legitimacy, with Democrats promising to curb presidential tax immunity—potentially affecting Trump’s holdings and the rule of law.
A man convicted in the January 6 Capitol riot is reported to be working for the Pentagon, highlighting how a criminal conviction can intersect with government employment and ongoing vetting or employment processes.
Sen. Thom Tillis blasted the DOJ's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund on CNN, calling it 'stupid on stilts' and a 'payout pot for punks,' arguing relief should go to warfare victims rather than those convicted of crimes. The fund would compensate people who say they were targeted for political prosecutions and is tied to a Trump-IRS settlement over leaked tax returns; it has drawn bipartisan opposition and bills to block it, with lawmakers like Fitzpatrick and Suozzi pushing back and even McConnell condemning the idea. Tillis also criticized Iran deal terms, saying the administration's posture doesn’t make sense.
Two Jan. 6 officers filed suit to dissolve Trump’s $1.8 billion fund for alleged weaponized prosecutions, describing it as a corrupt, taxpayer-funded slush fund that could reward rioters and endanger officers; a five-member commission will hear claims and decide eligibility.
Two officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 filed suit to stop the federal government’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, calling it a taxpayer‑funded slush fund to reward insurrectionists. The fund would be overseen by five commissioners appointed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, would allow claims from those harmed, and operate with limited public scrutiny; payouts to rioters are not guaranteed. The officers argue the setup could incentivize violence, while supporters say it could provide redress for victims.
At a Monday hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui criticized the DC jail’s handling of Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, saying his suicide watch and heavy restraints were worse than how January 6 defendants were treated; he apologized to Allen and ordered the jail to inform him of housing decisions as Allen awaits pretrial charges including attempted assassination of the president.
The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court to overturn the seditious conspiracy convictions of 12 defendants linked to the January 6 Capitol riot, arguing that dismissing the case is in the interests of justice. Trump pardoned or commuted more than 1,500 rioters, but the convictions could be erased only if the court approves, a move seen as a symbolic win for Trump. Notable figures discussed include Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders, with a filing deadline of April 17 for expungement requests.
JPMorgan Chase confirms it closed Donald Trump’s bank accounts following the Capitol riot.
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, beaten Jan. 6 officer Michael Fanone interrupted Republican Rep. Troy Nehls as he tried to shift blame for the January 6 riot to Capitol Police leadership. Fanone’s retort followed Nehls’s remarks, while fellow officers in attendance listened as Jack Smith testified about accountability and threats to democracy, underscoring the ongoing debate over responsibility for the Capitol attack.
The White House released a website that presents a false narrative of the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, reflecting ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the event's history.
Five years after the Capitol attack, pardoned rioters gathered in Washington to commemorate the event, praise Trump, and demand further action such as restitution and prison reform, while facing mixed reactions and ongoing polarization.
Five years after the Capitol riot, the event remains a deeply divisive issue in U.S. politics, with Democrats and Republicans holding contrasting commemorations and narratives, reflecting ongoing disagreements over the events and their implications.
Five years after the Capitol attack, Donald Trump and Republicans are actively working to rewrite the event's history, including pardoning rioters and dismissing the significance of the riot, while Trump's political resurgence continues despite ongoing investigations and efforts to memorialize the event to prevent future attacks.