Politics Pentagon agrees to settle historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability. Quil Lawrence
Politics Four years after the Capitol riot, its meaning and legacy are still debated Trump has promised to pardon many who were involved in the violence of Jan 6. Experts on authoritarianism and extremism say that promise adds to the debate over how the day will be remembered. Odette Yousef
Politics The scene around the Capitol today drew a stark contrast to four years ago Four years ago, Trump supporters marched to the Capitol and engaged in a riot that rattled democracy in the U.S. Today, with Trump re-elected, the scene and mood were far different. Tom Bowman
Politics Under the shadow of the Jan 6. 2021 riot, Congress certifies the 2024 election Four years after the riot at the Capitol, Congress meets under heavy security and a blanket of snow to certify the 2024 election. Deirdre Walsh Barbara Sprunt
Politics Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S. The brief declaration of martial law in South Korea last month has drawn comparisons to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The attempted power grabs could hold lessons for other democracies. Anthony Kuhn
Politics Canada's Justin Trudeau says he will resign as party leader and prime minister Trudeau's decision after almost a decade in power sets the stage for a succession fight to select a new prime minister. Bill Chappell
Politics Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender people. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Politics Jan. 6 is set to be different this year — in a big way and more subtle ways too In response to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot four years ago, Congress passed new rules to govern the presidential certification process. Those rules will be in effect Monday. Miles Parks
Politics As Trump prepares to take office, what might happen to the Jan. 6 defendants? Tom Dreisbach Scott Detrow
Politics Politics chat: January 6 anniversary, Republicans in Congress split over immigration Congress will certify the 2024 presidential election results Monday, exactly four years after the attack on the Capitol. Plus, the split among Republicans over immigration reform. Mara Liasson Ayesha Rascoe
