Congress is ready to certify Trump's election win, but his Jan. 6 legacy hangs over the day

Congress plans to convene amid a snowstorm to certify the 2024 election results for President-elect Donald Trump. Jan. 6 is the date required by law. But the legacy of Jan. 6, 2021 is hanging over Monday's proceedings as the candidate who tried to overturn the previous election is legitimately returning to power this time. The tightest national security is in place, a stark reminder of what happened at the U.S. Capitol four years ago. Then, defeated Trump sent his mob to “fight like hell." No violence, protests or objections are expected this time. Republicans who challenged Trump's 2020 defeat support his return to the White House. And Democrats frustrated by Trump’s victory nevertheless accept the choice of the American voters.