Morning coverage focused on heightened security at the Golden Globe awards, with armed protection and snipers following the New Orleans ISIS attack. A major winter storm system affected 60 million Americans across 13 states.
Biden issued a last-minute executive order banning offshore drilling across 625 million acres of federal waters. Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canadian Prime Minister amid mounting pressure over inflation and housing crisis.
The afternoon and evening centered on Congress certifying Trump's 2024 electoral victory, with Vice President Harris presiding over the joint session that confirmed her own defeat. The certification occurred exactly four years after the January 6 Capitol attack, but proceeded without disruption under heavy security.
Giuliani was held in contempt of court over unpaid $148M to Georgia election workers, while Trump's legal team requested delays in various cases.