President Joe Biden has awarded the second-highest civilian medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot. Donald Trump has said they should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry. The crowd at the White House ceremony on Thursday erupted in loud cheers when Cheney, now a former member of Congress, took the stage. Biden clasped her hand and gave her the medal. The announcer said she was being honored “for putting the American people over party.” Thompson, who remains in Congress, was recognized for a “lifelong dedication” to the Constitution.
