Republican Senators Seeking $500,000 Each in Damages Over Capitol Riot Investigation Records

Nov 12, 2025 11:55 am CST

A congressional bill ending the government shutdown includes provisions allowing eight Republican senators to sue the Justice Department for $500,000 each over privacy violations related to the Capitol riot investigation. The legislation retroactively makes obtaining senators' phone records illegal and sparked criticism from Democrats who view it as taxpayer-funded payouts for Republicans.