January 6

Trump's 'weaponization' fund is on hold, sources say

The fund emerged from a legal settlement between Trump and the Justice Department to resolve a lawsuit in which the president sued the Internal Revenue Service for $10 ‌billion.

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A mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. Picture taken January 6, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) speaks to members of the media after Republicans pulled a war powers bill on Iran when it became apparent that Democrats had enough votes to pass it, at the U.S. Capitol Building on May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Democrats move to block suspects connected to Jan 6 Capitol riots from accessing new DOJ funds

Legislation introduced this week aims to prevent participants in the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol from receiving compensation via a new fund established by the Trump administration.

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Steve Bannon, former advisor to former U.S. President and now President-elect Donald Trump, speaks with the media outside New York Criminal Court, on the day of a pre-trial conference hearing in his fraud case stemming from a fundraising effort to build a border wall, in New York City

US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon

The justices threw out a lower court's decision to uphold Bannon's 2022 conviction for refusing to turn over documents or testify to a congressional panel that investigated the January 6 attack.

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Joe Kent, who is running for Washington's 3rd congressional district, delivers a speech during a rally in support of defendants being prosecuted in the January 6 attack on the Capitol, in Washington, US, September 18, 2021.

Joe Kent’s resignation revealed what was in clear sight - opinion

Washington is outraged at Joe Kent, but his history was always clear; the real story is who enabled him and why it’s now being ignored.

|ByDANIEL GOLDMAN

Biden was right – and righteous – to pardon son, Hunter - opinion

President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden was a justified response to politically pressured prosecutions of minor gun and tax charges.

DECEMBER 8, 2024BySTAN POLOVETS
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden and his son Hunter board Air Force One as they depart for Charleston, South Carolina, from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, last month.

Trump alleges Democratic 'coup' of Biden ahead of Harris speech at site of Jan. 6 rally

Trump said at a campaign event in Flordia that Democrats "stole the presidency of the United States."

OCTOBER 29, 2024ByREUTERS
THEN-US president Donald Trump addresses a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results, in Washington, on January 6, 2021.

'President Chaos': A cartoonist's collection of work from Donald Trump's presidency

I see this work as a historical document that will live to enlighten people about how fragile democracy is and how a divisive authoritarian leader like Trump can destroy it.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024ByRICHARD CODOR
A cartoon of Donald Trump by Richard Codor.

Judge sentences former Jewish Press editor to 4 months for his role Jan. 6 Capitol breach

The prosecution and the defense had at the time of his guilty pleas agreed to recommend a prison sentence of eight to 14 months and a fine between $4,000 and $40,000.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Elliot Resnick, then editor-in-chief of The Jewish Press, was among the group that breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump tells Christians they won't have to vote after this election

At a Turning Point Action event, Trump assured Christians that voting for him means they "won't have to vote again," sparking controversy and concerns over democracy.

JULY 28, 2024ByREUTERS
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks at Turning Point Action's The Believers Summit 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, July 26, 2024.

US Secret Service chief resigns following Trump assassination attempt - report

Kimberly Cheatle resigned after failing to prevent an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally.

JULY 23, 2024ByREUTERS
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle exits after testifying before a House of Representatives Oversight Committee hearing on the security lapses that allowed an attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, July 22, 2024.

Pence says he will not endorse former boss Trump in 2024 US election

Pence served Trump loyally but publicly broke with the former Republican president over his role in the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol by Trump supporters.

MARCH 15, 2024ByREUTERS
FORMER US vice president Mike Pence speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Spring Kick-off, in West Des Moines, in April.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene as he presses immunity bid

Three of the nine Supreme Court justices were appointed by Trump, cementing a 6-3 conservative majority on the top US judicial body.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024ByREUTERS
Former US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop to unveil his leadership team, at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina, US, January 28, 2023.

Evangelical preacher hints civil war 'worth it' for Trump win

"I don't want a civil war. I don't know anyone who does. But would it be worth it to turn this nation back? I believe it would," said Andrew Wommack.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Andrew Wommack

Elliot Resnick, former Jewish Press editor, pleads guilty to January 6 felony

Under a plea agreement the prosecution filed at the hearing, the prosecution and the defense agreed to recommend a prison sentence of 8-14 months and a fine between $4,000 and $40,000.

JANUARY 31, 2024ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
A mob of supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump fight with members of law enforcement at a door they broke open as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.