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Fifth Anniversary of Jan. 6 Passes Without Official Commemoration for Capitol Police

Jan. 6's fifth anniversary passed without official commemoration for police; Democrats revive the committee as GOP disputes Trump's role amid prosecutions and continuing political division.

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
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Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol

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This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol
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This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol

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Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
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Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol

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A Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement at the Capitol. Its whereabouts are unknown
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A Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement at the Capitol. Its whereabouts are unknown

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Overview

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Fifth anniversary: Jan. 6 passed with no official commemoration for police defenders; an approved memorial plaque remains unhung and is believed stored amid ongoing litigation.

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Casualties and injuries: Five people, including Ashli Babbitt and Officer Brian Sicknick, died during or after the siege; numerous officers were injured and some later died, including by suicide.

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Legal and administrative status: Two officers sued over the plaque delay; the Architect of the Capitol declined comment while litigation continues; replicas were placed outside offices.

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Political developments: Democratic leaders plan a hearing and a Capitol steps gathering; House Democrats revived the Jan. 6 committee to gather testimonies from police, officials, and citizens.

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Partisan and legal fallout: Many Republicans, including Speaker Johnson, reject claims Trump incited the attack; DOJ indictments, a pipe-bomb arrest, impeachment and acquittal show unresolved accountability.

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Center-leaning sources frame the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack by emphasizing the ongoing political divisions and the lack of a unified narrative. They highlight the contrasting actions of Democrats and Republicans, using neutral language to present both sides' perspectives. The focus is on the absence of a shared history and the differing commemorations, illustrating the persistent polarization without overt bias.

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