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Republicans Move to Kill $1.8B Jan. 6 Settlement Fund

6/1/2026

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Republican senators abandoned a $1.776 billion settlement fund for Jan. 6 participants, threatening immigration enforcement financing.
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema temporarily blocked the fund and set a June 12 hearing.
Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer said settlement complicates DHS funding and Republicans lack votes, and they will force a vote to kill fund.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said there is no limit on applicants, prompting Republican demand for guardrails.

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Republican senators abandoned a $1.776 billion settlement fund for Jan. 6 participants, threatening immigration enforcement financing.
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema temporarily blocked the fund and set a June 12 hearing.
Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer said settlement complicates DHS funding and Republicans lack votes, and they will force a vote to kill fund.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said there is no limit on applicants, prompting Republican demand for guardrails.