On the recordJuly 6, 2026
We urge you to reject any efforts by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to compensate January 6 rioters for their crimes and to commit to vigorously defending American taxpayers.
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Senators urging DOJ to reject payouts for January 6 rioters.
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