Two officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
Two law enforcement officers involved in the January 6 Capitol riot have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice to block the newly established 'anti-weaponization fund.' The fund, created as part of a settlement involving President Trump, is intended to address claims related to weaponization and lawfare. The officers argue that the fund is illegal and poses dangers to those who defended the Capitol during the riot.
- ▪Retired U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Hodges filed the lawsuit in federal court.
- ▪The $1.7 billion fund was announced by the Justice Department as part of a settlement with President Trump.
- ▪The officers claim the fund rewards individuals involved in the January 6 riot, which they argue is harmful and illegal.
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First on CBS Politics Two officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund By Jacob Rosen, Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen, Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs May 20, 2026 / 10:02 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Two law enforcement officers who clashed with rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan.
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