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Are Jan 6 rioters getting taxpayer payouts? New lawsuit claims DOJ refuses to say

Hundreds of defendants are ‘seeking millions of dollars’ from the government after Trump’s DOJ killed plans for a slush fund, lawsuit says

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Trump's DOJ Is Reportedly Facing Contempt-of-Court Risk Over Alleged Hidden Epstein Files

The US DOJ risks contempt for resisting a court order to release unredacted Epstein files, sparking criticism over transparency and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Todd Blanche for Attorney General?

Rescinding the egregious Slush Fund Order should not obscure the fact that Blanche was a central participant in, and possibly the architect of, a scheme to defraud the court and the American taxpayer. The one job he is surely not qualified for is the one he now seeks.

Reason · Aug 5

Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponisation' victims

Former President Trump's allies are now looking at a 1946 law to pay supporters. This comes after a planned "weaponization" fund was dropped. The Federal Tort Claims Act allows claims against the US government. This could include individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol events. Discussions are ongoing to find…

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Trump’s DOJ ‘quietly assuring allies’ to expect slush fund payouts

Justice Department insists the fund is ‘not moving forward’ but officials are reportedly telling allies another story

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Trump’s ‘slush fund’ is dead. Still, Jan 6 rioters are trying to get taxpayer cash — and DOJ could help

The administration is already sitting on a virtually endless pile of cash to pay settlements in cases against the government

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Where Have All the Good Lawyers Gone?

How did an immunity for Trump sneak into Slushfundgate?

Reason · Jun 2

Inside the race to be Trump’s next attorney general as MAGA stars jockey for top job in politically charged DOJ

Trump allies are reportedly making big moves to get the president’s attention while right-wing influencers push potential candidates

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Trump’s ‘absurd’ DoJ compensation bid would be rejected if he were anyone else, experts say

President’s effort to win $230m in damages from Mar-a-Lago and Russia investigations criticized as ‘frivolous’

The Guardian - US · Oct 29, 2025

Lawyer who prosecuted Trump hauled in front of House judiciary committee

Exclusive: Jay Bratt, who led Mar-a-Lago case, first special prosecutor known to be summoned after Trump vows revenge

The Guardian - US · May 10, 2025