Dozens of people who participated in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have filed a federal class action in Florida against the U.S. Capitol Police and D.C. Metropolitan Police, alleging...

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U.S. Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) faced scrutiny during a campaign event in Savannah, Georgia, when confronted by Dominic Box, a January 6 rioter and QAnon supporter. Box, one of over 1,500 pardoned by Trump's early clemency, asked Collins about supporting the Victims of Political Weaponization Fund. Collins acknowledged the government's liability when it harms citizens, endorsing compensatory relief for all Americans affected by a weaponized political system. This stance aligns with his backing of Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund,' which has sparked controversy among Republicans. The debate over the fund became pivotal in confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general, with Senate leaders demanding assurances it would not proceed. Shortly after Blanche's confirmation, his Justice Department issued a sweeping opinion granting Trump and allies new immunity protections, further fueling political tensions. Collins' comments highlight the growing divide between Trump's base and mainstream Republicans over accountability for January 6 events and systemic political issues.

Trump's loyal prosecutor is weaponizing the DOJ—one typo at a time.

via NBC News Top Stories — The Trump administration is defending what it calls its “anti-weaponization” fund, using $1.8 billion of taxpayer money to pay Trump allies who say they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration, and is not ruling out compensating convicted Jan. 6 rioters. On Capitol Hill, Democrats grilled acting Attorney General and former Trump personal lawyer Todd Blanche. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

via The Intercept — Putting January 6 rioters on the dole is a new kind of corruption — and it definitely won’t help the American working class. The post Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters appeared first on The Intercept .