Biden Awards Top Civilian Medal to Jan 6 Panel Leaders
President Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor, to twenty individuals. Among the recipients are Representatives Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the January 6th Committee investigation, despite President-elect Trump’s calls for their imprisonment. Other honorees include prominent figures in the fight for marriage equality, veterans’ care, and women’s rights. The White House statement emphasizes the honorees’ shared commitment to public service and their positive impact on the nation.