Hello everyone and welcome to Amman Four. Here's what's coming up. Chaos rules in Congress as the U.S. marks the second anniversary of the January 6th attacks.

I'm joined by Robert Draper, who's been covering the Washington Waiting Game, and former Democratic congressman

Mandair Jones. Then the fighting continues in Ukraine after Keith

dismisses put in the ceasefire the latest with independent Russian journalist Mikhail Diger,

and American reporter Luke Mobelson,

who spent time on the Ukrainian front lines.

Also ahead.

This is a very strong flashing don't panic sign.

The president of the Eurasia group Ian Bremer hails the resilience of the world's democracies,

but warns our Walter Isakson that global challenges lie ahead in

2023. Welcome to the program everyone. I'm Biana Goldrigga in New York sitting in for Christian

I'm onna Goldriga in New York sitting in for Christian

Amanpour. The United States is marking the second anniversary of the attack

on the Capitol on January 6th 2021. It is a solemn occasion that President Biden is marking by awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal

to 12 individuals who have defended U.S. Democracy.

Many of them are Capitol Police who face the riders two years ago.

Meantime Congress faces a new crisis as well, the kind that has not been seen in 164 years.

After three days, the House of Representatives remained speakerless as the Republican majority struggles

to overcome bitter divides.

Their leader, Kevin McCarthy, is trading away more and more power to garner the support of stubborn holdouts. But even if the strategy

pays off, what he's giving away could make Congress almost unmanageable.

Well there's a lot to talk about so let's get right to it. I'm joined by

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