Federal authorities have dropped a disputed fund designed to compensate victims of the January 6 Capitol riot, leaving some participants now exploring alternative legal avenues to seek financial restitution from the government. With the Justice Department abandoning the anti-weaponization initiative, affected individuals may turn to other claims processes or litigation to pursue compensation for damages incurred during the unrest. The shift raises questions about accountability and the challenges of holding individuals or entities responsible for the events. A White House correspondent is tracking the developments as legal strategies evolve.
Some Jan. 6 rioters are pursuing a new path to seek millions of dollars from the federal government after the Justice Department abandoned plans for its controversial anti-weaponization fund. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
