What Does Lying in State Mean?

The former speaker of the House, her husband and their dog were killed in what officials describe as a political assassination. All three are being honored at the State Capitol.

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What Elon Musk’s Suit Says About Trump and Power

When Elon Musk puts on a nice suit, it has a way of looking like a demotion.

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Mike Johnson’s Chief of Staff Arrested for DUI After Trump Speech, Police Say

The Capitol Police said the chief of staff to Speaker Mike Johnson was arrested for drunken driving after he backed his car into a police vehicle on Tuesday.

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Justice Dept. Takes Broad View of Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons

The department has increasingly taken the position that criminal behavior discovered during an investigation stemming from a suspect’s role in the Capitol attack is in fact related to Jan. 6.

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Some Jan. 6 Rioters Are Expected to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

At least eight rioters who have faced criminal charges have been granted permission to attend. Most were accused of relatively minor offenses.

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Trump’s Inauguration Is Taking Place at Scene of Jan. 6 Mayhem

The large domed expanse, a breathtaking and solemn space in the Capitol, was the scene of mayhem wrought by Trump supporters four years ago. A very different crowd of his backers will be on hand Monday.

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Carter to Lie in State in Capitol Starting Tuesday

Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will be honored with three days of elaborate ceremonies in the nation’s capital.

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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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‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6

The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.

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