Exactly four years after Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, seeking to overturn his election loss, lawmakers meet Monday to certify his 2024 win, cementing the Republican's comeback from political ignominy.

Heightening the drama around the January 6 joint session of Congress, a powerful storm was forecast to blanket Washington in snow overnight.

By almost any measure, 78-year-old Trump has navigated a remarkable return to power.

Four years ago, leaders in his own party appeared ready to turn their backs, but now they are rushing to embrace their twice-impeached, criminally convicted leader.

Having defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in November, a vengeful Trump will take office in two weeks, with the entire Republican Party -- down to the last lawmaker -- under his sway.

The ceremony on Monday may prove discomfiting at best for Harris, who as vice president is mandated under the US Constitution to preside over the election certification.

The process then launches a two-week countdown towards Trump's inauguration January 20, when he will begin a second........

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