Justice Dept. Funds Capitol, Trump Investigation Claims
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- Published
- May 22, 2026
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- 1:25
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- May 23, 2026
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The Justice Department has established a $1.8 billion fund to compensate individuals who felt unfairly targeted in past investigations, including those involved in the January 6th Capitol events. This fund is a result of a settlement from a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against the IRS over his tax records. However, the fund has faced criticism from both Rep…
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The Justice Department has established a $1.8 billion fund to compensate individuals who felt unfairly targeted in past investigations, including those involved in the January 6th Capitol events. This fund is a result of a settlement from a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against the IRS over his tax records. However, the fund has faced criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, who argue its a slush fund and morally wrong to potentially compensate those who assaulted police officers. The vote on
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