Harris Faces an Awkward Election Task: Certifying the Vote She Lost

The vice president will preside over Congress on Monday as it counts the Electoral College votes finalizing her defeat by Donald J. Trump.

The Jan. 6 Rioters, 4 Years Later

Hundreds of rioters accused of nonviolent crimes during the attack on the Capitol have wrapped up their cases. Here’s what some of their lives look like now.

Legal Issues Will Follow Trump Into Office, With New York Sentencing Set

Donald Trump may not face a penalty for his conviction in the hush-money case, but he could still be the first felon to be president — and civil proceedings against him continue.

‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6

The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.

Italy’s Prime Minister to Visit Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, will join just a handful of other world leaders who have visited the president-elect’s Florida estate since his victory.

Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon

The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.

John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era

The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s expectations.

Carter’s Panama Canal Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed

To return the canal to Panama, President Jimmy Carter worked to change minds and build a bipartisan coalition that put aside short-term political considerations.