THE BRIEF

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Sue for Compensation

Nearly 200 people pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 charges are suing the US government for compensation.

THE BRIEF

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Dozens of the nearly 200 pardoned rioters were convicted of attacking or impeding law enforcement. — Bloomberg Politics

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A Malaysian court halted the deregistration of the main opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional.

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First Report Tuesday: Malaysia's Registrar of Societies deregistered opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional.

Today: Malaysian court halts opposition coalition deregistration

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The court's decision allows Perikatan Nasional to contest the upcoming Malacca state election. — Bloomberg Politics

A Tanzanian court charged a senior opposition figure with treason over protests.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The charges come a week before the first anniversary of deadly election protests. — Bloomberg Politics

Trump's former attorney Alina Habba received a more-than-$50 million deal from a Venezuelan billionaire's family weeks before Trump pardoned him.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Habba's deal guaranteed her $10 million annually over four years plus bonuses with Venezuelan tycoon Julio Herrera Velutini's family. — The Daily Beast
▸Herrera Velutini had previously pleaded guilty to a campaign finance misdemeanor after initially facing serious federal corruption charges. — The Daily Beast

Iran called on the US to lift its naval blockade and demonstrate commitment to diplomatic resolution amid talks deadlock.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Iran said the US must lift its naval blockade to break the diplomatic deadlock and show seriousness about ending the war. — Bloomberg Politics