Two police officers who defended the US Capitol from a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021, filed suit Wednesday to block those who took part in the violence from receiving payouts from a new fund totaling nearly $1.8 billion. The fund, destined for Trump allies claiming political prosecution, was created this week in exchange for President Donald Trump dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
Police sue to block Jan 6 rioters from payouts via Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
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Mon 18:19 - National Review
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Wed 16:15 - Washington Examiner
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Wed 16:18 - Washington Examiner
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Wed 19:28 - France 24
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Wed 22:30 - The Hill
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Wed 23:32 - Al Jazeera English
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