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Democrats Fight to Reclaim $3 Billion from January 6 Rioters

3/25/2025

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Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee are taking a stand against the staggering $3 billion in unpaid costs from the January 6 Capitol riot. With a mere 15% reimbursed by the rioters, taxpayers are left to shoulder the burden. A legal push is underway to reclaim funds from those who paid restitution prior to their pardons.

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Story summary

Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee are taking a stand against the staggering $3 billion in unpaid costs from the January 6 Capitol riot. With a mere 15% reimbursed by the rioters, taxpayers are left to shoulder the burden. A legal push is underway to reclaim funds from those who paid restitution prior to their pardons.