The Trump administration has appointed Elias Irizarry, convicted of trespassing during the January 6 Capitol riot, to a policy role in the Pentagon. Officials defended the hire, while critics questioned it. Irizarry expressed remorse for his actions.
Donald Trump is reportedly reconsidering a $1.8bn fund for allies after facing legal challenges and political backlash, including from within his own party. The fund, intended to compensate victims of politicized prosecutions, has been temporarily blocked by a judge and criticized as a "Maga slush fund."
The Justice Department confirmed removing news releases about Jan 6 criminal cases, calling them "partisan propaganda." This follows actions by the Trump administration to reshape the narrative and establish a fund to compensate those targeted by federal investigations, drawing criticism.
Police officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges recount the harrowing experience of defending the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack by Donald Trump supporters. Both officers faced life-threatening danger and physical assault while confronting the mob.
