‘One of the Faces of Jan. 6’
What happened to the rioter who put his boot on a desk in Nancy Pelosi’s office.
United States Politics and Government
A Reporter’s Reflection on Jan. 6, Then and Now
Luke Broadwater was at the Capitol when a pro-Trump mob stormed the complex on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was certifying Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Four years later, he reflects on what has changed.
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.
Four Years After Capitol Riot, Congress Certifies Trump’s Victory Peacefully
Vice President Kamala D. Harris presided over the certification of her own loss without disputing it, and Democrats made no move to challenge the results.
Trump Says He’ll Replace the National Archives Leader
The president-elect’s suggestion that he plans to replace the head of the agency comes after her predecessor raised alarms about his handling of presidential records.
Congress Overhauled the Electoral Count Process After the 2021 Violence
Bipartisan legislation enacted in 2022 makes it much more difficult for lawmakers to object to a state’s votes, and clarifies that the vice president cannot unilaterally overrule them.
Fed’s Vice Chair to Step Down From Role as Top Bank Supervisor
Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack
In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.