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Putin Dismisses Trump’s Sanctions Threat and Repeats His Stolen Election Claim

Russia’s president flattered his American counterpart as β€œsmart” and β€œpragmatic,” and repeated Mr. Trump’s baseless claim that the 2020 election was stolen.

Only a Handful of Republicans in Congress Object to Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons

Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move on.

How a Phone Call Drew Alito Into a Trump Loyalty Squabble

The phone call centered on a former law clerk of Justice Alito’s. In the eyes of the Trump team, the clerk still needed to prove his loyalty to the president-elect.

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.

Trump Stays in Florida During Election Certification

The president-elect spent the weekend at his golf club and estate, continuing to push the debunked idea that his loss in the 2020 election could have been legally overturned.

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.
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