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The Next Big Lies: Jan. 6 Was No Big Deal, or a Left-Wing Plot
In a hallmark of the times, what many Americans are willing to believe about Jan. 6 — a day thoroughly...
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Corporations Donated Millions to Lawmakers Who Voted to Overturn Election Results
But many companies have restarted campaign donations, with some saying they are doing so in the spirit of nonpartisanship. “Our...
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‘I Felt Angry’: Trapped Alone in the Capitol, He Watched the Riot Unfold
WASHINGTON — Wayne K. Williams, a senior adviser to Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, the No. 5 House Democrat,...
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Ignoring Trump Didn’t Work. Biden Goes After ‘a Defeated Former President.’
“Going after Trump, who remains deeply unpopular outside his base, could be smart politics, especially if it draws him back...
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In South Korea, hair loss emerges as new election issue
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung isn’t bald. But he is enjoying the support of many...
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Capitol Police Chief to Commit to Steps for Improvement
WASHINGTON — With officers still reeling from the mob violence that overran Congress a year ago, the chief of the...
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How Trump Kept His Grip After Jan. 6
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Prosecutors Move Quickly on Jan. 6 Cases, but Big Questions Remain
By almost any measure, the criminal investigation of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is a prosecutorial effort of...
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A Long, Hard Year for Republicans Who Voted to Impeach After Jan. 6
“Based on demonstrated public behavior, of course Jan. 6 was a step toward authoritarianism,” Mr. Meijer said. But he has...
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South Africa’s president is urged to root out corruption
JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is challenged to take decisive action against the corruption that has been documented...
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