Key facts
- Donald Trump's legal team argued a federal judge should end oversight of a settled lawsuit.
- The legal team stated the court's oversight role concluded with the case dismissal.
- The settlement reportedly includes an 'anti-weaponization fund'.
- The settlement reportedly includes IRS audit protections.
- Trump allies are exploring the Federal Tort Claims Act for compensation.
- This is an alternative to a proposed $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund.
- The Federal Tort Claims Act allows claims against the U.S. government for alleged wrongdoing.
- Trump and allies are discussing a resolution to nullify his past impeachments.
- They are seeking lawmaker support for such a resolution.
Donald Trump's legal team has asked a federal judge to stop overseeing a settled lawsuit, arguing that the court's oversight responsibilities concluded when the case was dismissed. The settlement is understood to contain provisions for an 'anti-weaponization fund' and protections against IRS audits. This development comes as Trump allies are reportedly investigating new ways to compensate individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. They are considering the Federal Tort Claims Act as a potential pathway after a proposed $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund was reportedly abandoned. The Federal Tort Claims Act permits individuals to submit administrative claims against the U.S. government for alleged misconduct.