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With Republicans absent, Liz and Dick Cheney join Democrats to mark Jan. 6 attack anniversary – CNBC

With Republicans absent, Liz and Dick Cheney join Democrats to mark Jan. 6 attack anniversary  CNBC Pelosi leads moment of silence for Jan. 6 attack, Dick Cheney attends with daughter  Fox News Dick Cheney comes to Capitol on Jan. 6, says he’s

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Republicans Avoid Jan. 6 Observances at the Capitol

Elected Republicans stayed away from the Capitol during a day of solemn remembrance on the anniversary of the attack carried out by supporters of former President Donald J. Trump.

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Former Biden Advisers Urge a Pandemic Strategy for the ‘New Normal’ – The New York Times

Former Biden Advisers Urge a Pandemic Strategy for the ‘New Normal’  The New York Times Leading Pandemic Experts Call For New U.S. Covid Strategy As Cases Surge  NBC News Former advisers press Biden to change COVID-19 strategy: live with it, not shut

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Biden forcefully condemns Trump’s ‘web of lies’ in Jan. 6 anniversary address

Solemn ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol Thursday replaced the violent scenes of rioters ransacking the building one year ago. It was also a day when a sitting president denounced the man he succeeded — in stark terms. Congressional correspondent Lisa

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How tennis star Novak Djokovic ended up in Australian immigration detention

After months of speculation over whether the vaccine-skeptical star would take part in the Australian Open, Djokovic seemed set to play — then border officials revoked his visa, leaving him in limbo. (Image credit: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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Harris on the state of democracy a year after Jan. 6

On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Judy Woodruff speaks to Vice President Kamala Harris about the state of American democracy, the Democrats’ agenda and the administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Thompson on what the Jan. 6 panel has learned in the year since the Capitol attack

While the disturbing scenes of the Jan. 6 insurrection were captured by witnesses and the media, many unknowns still exist. Among them, the actions of President Donald Trump who was silent for more than three hours. The bipartisan House committee

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As experts say Biden should pivot on COVID, Harris sees current strategy making progress

While acknowledging that the pandemic at this moment “is extremely frustrating” for everyone, Harris said vaccines, boosters and masks have helped schools and businesses reopen, noting, “We have seen progress… but there are still steps to go.”

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 6, 2022 – The White House

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 6, 2022  The White House

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