Congress convened during a winter storm to certify President-elect Donald Trump's election, marking a significant moment in American history. The legacy of Jan. 6 loomed over the proceedings, with the extraordinary fact that the candidate who tried to overturn the previous election won this time and is legitimately returning to power.
Lawmakers gathered under tight national security measures, with layers of fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol complex as a stark reminder of the violent events that unfolded four years ago. However, no violence, protests, or procedural objections were expected this time.
