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Jan. 6 riot

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of President Donald Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. (REUTERS/Leah Millis)
Jun 12, 2026

Trump’s allies have another plan to pay ‘weaponization’ victims

Some Trump allies are shifting focus to a different way to make payouts to his supporters, including those who took part in the January 6, 2021, riot on the U.S. Capitol.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche responds to U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean's (D-PA) question during his testimony before a House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee oversight hearing on the Department of Justice, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., on June 2, 2026. (REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein)
Jun 11, 2026

Federal judge warns Justice Department not to revive payout fund

A federal judge in Washington declined to bar the Trump administration from pursuing its $1.8 billion "weaponization" payout fund.

Violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
May 16, 2025

Jan. 6 pardon doesn’t apply to MD man’s firearm conviction, judge rules

A Maryland man’s firearm conviction is not covered by President Trump’s pardon for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, a judge ruled.

Ed Martin speaks at an event hosted by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington on June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)
May 8, 2025

Trump says he’ll pull nominee for DC US attorney who defended Jan. 6 rioters

Trump withdrew Ed Martin's nomination as D.C.'s top prosecutor after a GOP senator declined to support him over his defense of Jan. 6 rioters.