Jan. 6 anniversary deepens division at the Capitol

On the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, lawmakers and others are marking the day with separate events instead of a shared memorial; Democrats have reconvened the Jan. 6 committee to hear witness testimony while House Republicans are holding separate gatherings.

Five years after Jan. 6, 2021, Washington is marking the anniversary amid continuing political disagreement. There is no single, official event to memorialize the day. Republican and Democratic leaders are holding separate gatherings and sessions. Democrats have reconvened the Jan. 6 committee to hear witnesses about what occurred. Current status: - Political leaders have not agreed on a shared account or official memorial for the day. - Former President Donald Trump is meeting privately with House Republicans at the Kennedy Center. - House Democratic leaders reconvened the Jan. 6 committee to hear testimony from police officers, elected officials and others who experienced the events. - A planned march was announced by the former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio retracing the route from the White House to the Capitol. Summary: The anniversary is being observed through separate events, reflecting ongoing partisan divisions. Democrats have reconvened the Jan. 6 committee to gather testimony from witnesses and officials, and House Republicans are pursuing alternate investigations. The immediate next procedural steps include the scheduled witness testimony before the reconvened committee.