Republicans, Democrats react to DOJ "anti-weaponization fund" linked to Trump settlement
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Capitol agenda: Dems try to twist knife in Trump-GOP tensions
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6 rioters gloat over 'weaponization' fund NPR'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
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Could violent January 6 rioters get money from the DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund?.
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The Justice Department's new fund to provide payouts to people alleging the legal system was "weaponized" against them could provide money to violent rioters who participated in the January 6, 2021, U.S.
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CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
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6 blast DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund.
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Capitol riots are suing to block the "anti-weaponization" fund established by the Justice Department following a settlement with President Trump.
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Lawmakers are reacting to the "anti-weaponization fund" established by the Justice Department as part of a settlement with President Trump over an IRS probe.
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A: 6 rioters gloat over 'weaponization' fund NPR'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
B: 6 blast DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund.
negation mismatch
A: 6 rioters gloat over 'weaponization' fund NPR'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
B: Lawmakers are reacting to the "anti-weaponization fund" established by the Justice Department as part of a settlement with President Trump over an IRS probe.
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**Summary:** The Justice Department has established a "anti-weaponization" fund to provide payouts to individuals alleging the legal system was "weaponized" against them, which could potentially include violent rioters from the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots. **Why It Matters:** This
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