Capitol Riot Seditious Conspiracy

A federal judge has dismissed the remnants of the government’s landmark case against far-right Proud Boys members who were convicted of seditious conspiracy. The case involved plotting to attack the Capitol in an effort to keep President Donald Trump in the White House after he lost the 2020 election. The dismissal late Friday became a foregone conclusion when Trump used his pardon powers to erase every case that the government prosecuted after a mob of his supporters stormed the building on Jan. 6, 2021.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has put it in writing, issuing a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies. The move follows weeks of negotiations with two Republican senators who were blocking his nomination for the permanent job. The Sunday night order leaves in place a declaration — rejected by a judge as improper self-dealing — giving Trump and his family retroactive immunity for any tax crimes. Meanwhile, Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will start Monday afternoon, after announcing he’s holding off on another massive wave of strikes.