• Justice Department considers alternative payouts for Trump allies.
• Department has authority to settle lawsuits without the 'anti-weaponization fund'.
• Trump supporters aim to secure government settlements through lawsuits.

The Justice Department's willingness to work through other legal channels may indicate a shift in its approach to addressing claims of government targeting. This could suggest a more nuanced strategy for handling politically sensitive cases, which may have implications for the administration's relationships with its allies and critics.