/newsroom/taxonomy/term/15675/all en /newsroom/channels/news/experts-one-year-anniversary-january-6-us-capitol-riot-336039 <p>President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks to mark the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The insurrection, which began as members of Congress worked to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, commanded the nation's attention as violent scenes of rioters attacking officers and destroying parts of the Capitol were broadcast live across the country. (<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/02/politics/biden-january-6-speech/index.html" target="_blank">CNN</a>)</p> Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:35:24 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 283766 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-pro-trump-chaos-capitol-hill-327436 <p>Last week pro-Trump protesters stormed the legislature as lawmakers were set to review the Electoral College votes that made Joe Biden the president. (<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-congress-confirmation-joe-biden-donald-trump-explainer/">Globe and Mail</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº that can provide comment on this issue:</p> <p><strong><a href="/history/staff/wendell-adjetey">Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey</a>, Assistant Professor, Department of History and Classical Studies</strong></p> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:59:43 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 255780 at /newsroom