Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement fund as Trump considers its future (opens in new tab)

Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)2026-06-02T04:08:00Z WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will meet Tuesday to discuss next steps after the Justice Department said it pausing the implementation of a $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate President Donald Trump’s political allies.GOP senators who before leaving for a Memorial Day recess two weeks ago say they want more information from the administratio...