Some individuals involved in the January 6 riots are exploring a new avenue to request substantial financial compensation from the federal government. This follows the Justice Department’s decision to drop its plans for the controversial anti-weaponization fund.
White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
Liz Landers works as a correspondent for PBS NewsHour. Her focus includes the White House and the Trump administration. She has also served as the national security correspondent for Scripps News, where she reported on disinformation issues for the network.
The decision by the Justice Department has prompted a shift in strategy among those seeking financial redress. With the anti-weaponization fund no longer an option, other legal pathways are being considered.