Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wouldn’t rule out the possibility that violent rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will be considered for payouts from a new $1.776 billion fund to compensate individuals who believe they were targeted politically. Testifying before Congress for the first time since taking the reins of the Justice Department last month, Blanche defended the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” while Democrats blasted it as an illegal abuse of power. Also, Trump said he’s holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war. Trump said he had planned “a very major attack” but put it off.