US Congress formally certifies Joe Biden's election win

Thursday, January 07, 2021

Electoral votes for president are counted during a joint session of Congress after they resumed the session following protests at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021.

Photo credit: Saul Loeb| Pool | AFP

By AFP

Washington

US lawmakers on Thursday formally certified Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election — clearing the way for his inauguration on January 20.

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