Capitol Police Sue To Stop DOJ Jan. 6 Payout Fund
May 21, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The Washington Post
Capitol Police officers who were on duty during Jan. 6 are suing to block a DOJ payout fund, turning another chapter of the Capitol riot fallout into a courtroom fight. The dispute shows how the legal and financial aftermath of that day keeps grinding on years later. It also raises basic questions about who gets compensated, who decides, and whether Washington is using taxpayer money to paper over political wounds. The case is a reminder that Jan. 6 remains a live political and legal issue. Read more about this...