January 6, two years after the Capitol riot

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It's been two years since January 6, 2021; Biden proposes new curbs on immigration.   Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin. TOP NEWS Remembering January 6, 2021 Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images.  Friday, one Republican joined House Democrats and families of officers who died on January 6, 2021, to mark two years since the attack on the US Capitol. [The Hill /  Rebecca Beitsch] Authorities have arrested and charged hundreds nationwide for participating in the riot; even more could face charges in coming years. [New York Times / Alan Feuer] A House panel has completed its investigation into the attack, and referred President Donald Trump for criminal prosecution for trying to overturn the 2020 election. [CNN] The partner of slain Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick filed a civil suit against Trump and two rioters, seeking $10 million from each defendant for their role in Sicknick's wrongful death. [NPR / Juliana Kim] President Joe Biden awarded Presidential Citizens Medals to 12 people, including members of law enforcement, election workers, and state officials, for helping to uphold American democracy. [Associated Press / Zeke Miller] Biden's new immigration policy President Joe Biden on Thursday announced border officials would turn away Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Haitians who cross the southern border without first filing asylum claims. [AP / Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, and Elliot Spagat] Under the new policy, the US will provide a pathway for 30,000 migrants from the three nations and Venezuela to enter the country each month. [Politico / Myah Ward] The changes come amid pressure from Republicans and immigration advocates to address the number of migrants crossing the border. [Reuters / Andrea Shalal and Ted Hesson] Biden will make the first trip of his presidency to the southern US border on Sunday to address security issues. [CNN / Kevin Liptak and Priscilla Alvarez] MISCELLANEOUS Friday, a federal judge sentenced The Real Housewives' Jen Shah to six and half years in prison for defrauding the elderly. [Vox / Alex Abad-Santos] At least 29 people including military personnel and gang members were killed on Friday as Mexican police captured Ovidio Guzman, the son of notorious kingpin "El Chapo." [Reuters / Isabel Woodford and Valentine Hilaire] The FDA has approved a new Alzheimer's drug that slowed cognitive decline in some patients during clinical trials. [Vox / Dylan Scott] Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed in his 13th bid to become Republican House speaker on Friday, but he did gain some support. [Guardian / Sam Levin and Richard Luscombe] CROSSWORD OF THE DAY What's a four-letter abbreviation for a test that's mostly for high school sophomores and juniors? Solve today's new Vox crossword puzzle, and stay tuned for more puzzles coming out Monday through Saturday. VERBATIM "I've been thanking my lucky stars all week that Republicans weren't in charge two years ago." [Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) on the second anniversary of January 6 / Axios] LISTEN TO THIS Why we're all on antidepressants Ray Osheroff was a successful doctor in the DC area until his depression became debilitating. The way he was treated — and not treated — changed psychiatry. Rachel Aviv tells the surprising story of the rise of psychiatric medication.   Listen now   ▶ Read more from Vox California's deadly floods won't break the megadrought "We're going to make them pay a price": The liberal groups attacking the House GOP How the latest Covid-19 variant is shaping the course of the pandemic Putin's so-called Christmas ceasefire, explained What is generative AI, and why is it suddenly everywhere? This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe. If you value Vox's unique explanatory journalism, support our work with a one-time or recurring contribution.   View our Privacy Notice and our Terms of Service.   Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.