Democrats move to block suspects connected to Jan 6 Capitol riots from accessing new DOJ funds
Democrats have introduced legislation to block individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots from accessing new Department of Justice funds. This move aims to prevent those who participated in the attack from receiving compensation established by the Trump administration. The proposal reflects ongoing tensions surrounding the events of January 6 and their aftermath.
- ▪Legislation was introduced this week by Democrats.
- ▪The bill targets participants in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- ▪It seeks to prevent these individuals from receiving compensation from a new DOJ fund.
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Democrats move to block suspects connected to Jan 6 Capitol riots from accessing new DOJ fundsLegislation introduced this week aims to prevent participants in the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol from receiving compensation via a new fund established by the Trump administration.Follow us on GoogleU.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) speaks to members of the media after Republicans pulled a war powers bill on Iran when it became apparent that Democrats had enough votes to pass it, at the U.S. Capitol Building on May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.(photo credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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