The NPR Politics Podcast Congress Certifies Trump's Election Win
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Jan 6, 2025 The podcast reflects on the somber anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, revealing ongoing divisions and heightened security at the Capitol. It details the ceremony of electoral vote certification, emphasizing new legislative updates and the importance of order. With a newly Republican-controlled Congress, discussions dive into bold agendas on immigration and budget issues, highlighting internal party tensions. The evolution of the GOP post-Trump is explored, addressing challenges in unifying under new leadership while managing Trump's enduring influence.
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Lingering Impact of January 6th
- While the physical evidence of the Jan 6 attack is gone, the heavy security presence serves as a stark reminder.
- Congress lacks unity on Jan 6; House Republicans still work to discredit the Jan 6 committee's findings.
Electoral Count Reform Act
- The 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act clarified the VP's ceremonial role, removing their power to overturn election results.
- The Act codified that the rationale behind the January 6th insurrection cannot legally happen again.
Impact of Electoral Count Law
- The updated electoral count law removed ambiguity that may have emboldened the Jan 6 rioters.
- Senator Amy Klobuchar believes the prior low threshold for objections encouraged the attack.