Author: Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY

Experts see room to forgive rioters like Stephen Ayres. For others, his role in a large-scale attack on the U.S. government shouldn’t be forgotten.

The payments to Hervé Pierre Braillard offer a window into the many ways Trump, who is not a candidate for office, is allowed to use his PAC money.

Most of the money went to a leadership fund that in turn gave money to organizations where Trump allies work and contributed to dozens of candidates.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, a prolific fundraiser, won’t likely lose her seat over her islamophobic comments. She may raise more money for her next election.

This week was the deadline for the first set of ventilators Trump compelled companies to produce after invoking the Defense Production Act.