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It’s Monday, January 6 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• Certifying the presidential election

• Biden’s offshore drilling ban

• January 6, four years later

• 6 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Certifying the election

On Monday, Congress is set to certify the results of the 2024 presidential election, confirming Donald Trump's victory. The Daily Herald says it's an event that's usually pretty uneventful and ceremonial.

NBC Philadelphia says it's all part of the constitutional process, with revised rules to make objections tougher post-2021 chaos.

But NBC Washington says things could still get interesting in 2025: A snowstorm is heading to DC, but House Speaker Johnson insists Congress must soldier on to certify the votes.

Yahoo confirms Congress is moving ahead with Trump's certification despite the looming blizzard, showing commitment to the process.

Biden’s offshore drilling ban

Biden's announcing a big ban on new offshore drilling to protect 625 million acres of oceans, balancing his own climate agenda and conservation efforts.

NPR adds that this move seeks to shield public health and coastal economies, while not hindering national energy security thanks to clean energy progress.

NBC emphasizes the ban as a major environmental defense, surpassing previous efforts, protecting coasts from environmental and economic harm for future generations.

The NY Times points out that Washington's protective measures are also about building an environmental legacy beyond Biden's presidency.

Washington Examiner highlights this decisive move as one that curbs further fossil fuel extraction and pivots towards environmental protection.

January 6, four years later

CNN introduces a surprising return of influence for Trump 4 years after the Jan. 6 riot: Some view Trump's comeback as a Democratic failure.

CBS News points out a troubling outcome: Trump plans to pardon Jan. 6 rioters, casting a shadow over their legal consequences.

Inquirer reveals some Jan. 6 defendants are delaying legal battles in hope of presidential pardons: The new president's stance is impacting legal proceedings.

LA Times criticizes the lack of accountability from the GOP for Jan. 6 rioters, claiming Trump's false narratives fueled the Capitol attack.

NY Times recalls how many nonviolent Jan. 6 rioters have moved on: But the attack marked a turning point in American history, challenging democratic principles.

1) The Canadian dollar rises amid speculation over PM Justin Trudeau's potential resignation.

2) Winter Storm Blair to bring snow and ice to Midwest and Plains, with millions under blizzard and winter storm warnings.

3) Internal divisions and a tiny majority limit Republican success in passing "historic" legislation, posing challenges similar to Reagan era debates.

4) Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act to address public worker disparities, but fund sustainability concerns remain.

5) Johnson eager to receive Trump's budget bill by April's end, bundling border security, tax cuts, and more.

6) Terror attack suspect scouted New Orleans with Meta glasses for attack reconnaissance, says FBI.