Some individuals involved in the January 6 events are exploring ways to claim monetary compensation from the federal government. This comes after the Justice Department decided to drop its plans for an anti-weaponization fund that had faced criticism.
PBS NewsHour’s White House correspondent, Liz Landers, provides the report on this development. The decision marks a shift in government strategy concerning the aftermath of the Capitol unrest.
Liz Landers, the reporter covering this story, has a background in reporting on the White House and the Trump administration. Before joining PBS NewsHour, she was the national security correspondent for Scripps News and also covered issues related to disinformation.

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