Washington, United States, Jan 6, 2026 (AFP) - US Capitol riot anniversary exposes a country still divided

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Washington on Tuesday marks five years since a mob overran the US Capitol, with rioters pardoned by Donald Trump retracing their steps as Democrats revive hearings to hold the president accountable. The anniversary of a day that reshaped American politics is expected to reflect a country still unable to agree on who was responsible, or what justice should look like. "Five years ago today, a violent mob brutally attacked the US Capitol on January......

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