Politics
Senate Tackles Controversial Compensation Fund
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is opposing the Justice Department's plan to compensate individuals, including Capitol rioters, in a $1.776 billion fund. The issue has become a flashpoint as Senate Democrats and Republicans clash over internal party tensions.
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The Hill
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is pushing back against the Justice Department (DOJ) over its willingness to provide payouts in a $1.776 billion compensation fund for people who allege the legal system was “weaponized” against them — including those who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Durbin, to top
2026-05-21 15:50 UTC
CNBC
Democrats seek to score political points as internal GOP tensions simmer over President Donald Trump's ballroom and ''weaponization fund'
2026-05-21 15:53 UTC