2022: A Tumultuous Year in Politics Yields Investigations, Convictions, Questions Around Accountability
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It was a turbulent year politically, with 4 special counsels investigating President Biden and former president Trump facing indictments.
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The Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol led to convictions, but questions remain about accountability and enforcing rules.
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Congress was hugely unproductive, while displaying inappropriate images and behaviors.
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There were numerous consequences this year for spreading election misinformation and defamation.
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The year ended with open questions about prosecuting Trump, the future of the Republican party, and the state of American democracy.