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politics3 days ago•2 min saved

Justice Department Removes Jan. 6 Charge Press Releases, Prompting Backlash

NBC News reports that the Justice Department removed hundreds of press releases detailing charges against Jan. 6 defendants from its website, a move critics say reframes the riot and benefits those charged; the DOJ’s Rapid Response X account defended the action as reversing ‘weaponization’ under the Biden administration, while a separate $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund has sparked bipartisan backlash and multiple lawsuits from watchdog groups and others.

via NBC News|

#doj #jan6 #lawsuits

politics4 days ago•4 min saved

GOP Pushback Delays DOJ’s $1.8B Compensation Fund

The DOJ's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, created to settle a lawsuit over Trump's IRS records, has drawn sharp GOP criticism and stalled government funding legislation, with lawmakers warning it could pay those who assaulted police on Jan 6. The fund is overseen by a five-member commission and could be claimed by Trump allies like Michael Caputo and Michael Cohen.

via BBC|

#anti-weaponization-fund #doj #jan6

politics5 days ago•4 min saved

Congress Questions DOJ's $1.8B 'Lawfare' Fund as Pushback Grows

Acting A.G. Todd Blanche is meeting with Republican senators to defend the DOJ’s new $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate people who allege DOJ overreach during the Biden era, a plan Republicans condemn as a 'slush fund' that could pay those who attacked police on Jan. 6; Democrats have proposed measures like a 100% tax on payments and other constraints, while Blanche will appoint all five commissioners to administer the fund, keeping the controversy in Congress.

via CNBC|

#congress #democrats #doj

politics2 months ago•23 min saved

Gallego lashes at Garland as ‘coward’ over Jan. 6 prosecutions

AZ Sen. Ruben Gallego called Attorney General Merrick Garland a 'coward' for taking too long to prosecute Jan. 6 participants, arguing the DOJ sacrificed democracy to protect the department. Garland’s 2022 appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith is cited by Gallego amid Democratic frustration with the pace of investigations into Trump, a critique echoed in a broader live-feed of Capitol Hill news.

via Politico|

#democracy #doj #gallego

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Defense argues Trump Jan. 6 pardon should cover pipe-bomb suspect near Capitol

Lawyers for Brian Cole, charged with transporting an explosive device near the Capitol complex on Jan. 5–6, 2021, contend that Trump’s blanket Jan. 6 pardon should cover him, arguing his conduct was tied to the events at the Capitol and that the devices did not explode or injure anyone; they compare his case to others who were pardoned or had sentences commuted, while the White House has not commented and Cole remains detained awaiting trial.

via NBC News|

#dc #federal-court #jan6

business4 months ago•3 min saved

Trump poised to sue JPMorgan over alleged debanking after Jan. 6

President Trump says he will sue JPMorgan Chase for allegedly closing his accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, labeling it debanking, while JPMorgan and Bank of America deny political motives. Trump also denied offering Jamie Dimon the Federal Reserve chair, a claim Dimon rejected. The report also notes ongoing Fed independence concerns as Chair Powell disclosed a DOJ subpoena related to his testimony amid a broader investigation.

via Barron's|

#business #debanking #fed-reserve

politics4 months ago•27 min saved

Jan. 6 Hearing Sparks Partisan Clash as Congress Fights Over Spending

At the first Jan. 6 committee hearing under a GOP-led panel, Republicans pressed Democrats to explain the delay in identifying the pipe-bomb suspect and relitigated the Biden-era investigation, while Democrats defended the inquiry and noted a rare federal success—highlighting the deep partisan divide over the events of Jan. 6, 2021. The same day saw Congress advancing a two-bill funding package amid a looming shutdown, discussions on DHS body-camera requirements, and a wave of other partisan moves (stock-trading restrictions, potential megabill efforts, and oversight actions), underscoring a chaotic, high-stakes week in Washington.

via Politico|

#congress #fbi #funding

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Jan. 6 Anniversary Sparks Rallies and Historical Debate

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.

via The New York Times|

#capitol-riot #jan6 #pardons

entertainment4 months ago•2 min saved

NYT Connections: Hints and Answers for January 5-6, 2026

The article provides hints and answers for the NYT Connections puzzle on Jan. 6, including clues for four groups with themes like apartment, sonorous, poker hands, and animals, along with background on the puzzle and its features.

via CNET|

#entertainment #game-hints #jan6

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Had No Target, Cited Election Conspiracies

A Virginia man, Brian Cole, confessed to placing pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on Jan. 6, claiming he wasn't targeting Congress's certification of Biden's victory but was motivated by anti-party sentiments and historical interests, with the devices failing to detonate and no injuries reported.

via ABC News|

#doj #jan6 #pipebomb

crime4 months ago•1 min saved

Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Confessed to Targeting Political Parties

A Virginia man, Brian Cole Jr., confessed to planting pipe bombs near Capitol headquarters before the Jan. 6 attack, motivated by beliefs that the 2020 election was tampered with, and expressed relief that no one was hurt.

via The New York Times|

#capitol-attack #confession #crime

law-and-crime4 months ago•1 min saved

Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Linked to Election Conspiracy Theories

The DOJ announced that Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect, who was motivated by election conspiracy theories and inspired by The Troubles in Northern Ireland, was detained pending trial for transporting explosives and attempting to damage property, with no clear political affiliation disclosed.

via Politico|

#doj #election-conspiracy #jan6

media6 months ago•0 min saved

Trump Threatens $1 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Jan. 6 Coverage

Trump claims the BBC defamed him in a report about his Jan. 6 speech and threatens to sue for $1 billion if they do not retract and apologize.

via The Washington Post|

#bbc #defamation #jan6

politics6 months ago•5 min saved

Legislators Act to Preserve U.S. Capitol Riot History

State legislators across the U.S. are actively working to preserve the history of the January 6 Capitol riot through legislation and resolutions, emphasizing the importance of accurate education and public acknowledgment of the events, amid concerns of historical erasure and misinformation.

via CBS News|

#capitol-riot #education #history-preservation

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

DOJ Suspends Prosecutors Over Jan. 6 Riot Descriptions

Two U.S. prosecutors have been put on leave after filing a sentencing memo seeking 27 months in prison for a Jan. 6 rioter who brought illegal guns to Obama's house, with the memo later revised to omit references to the attack and Trump’s social media posts, amid controversy over the case and its handling.

via MSNBC News|

#jan6 #obama #politics