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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 6 MIN

Congress marks 5 years since Jan. 6 Capitol attack

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 Leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer held a candlelight vigil with police officers' families outside the Capitol. Many Democrats displayed makeshift replicas of a mandated commemorative plaque outside their offices because the official bronze marker remains uninstalled. On January 6, 2026, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack was marked by deep partisan division as lawmakers offered sharply conflicting accounts of the event.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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