Jan. 6 accountability falters as Trump return nears

The prospect of accountability for President-elect Trump and those who played a role in the storming of the Capitol is dimming as he’s set to take office and the GOP garners control of Washington — to the dismay of his critics.

Trump’s two election interference cases have both hit major roadblocks ahead of his return to power, and once in office he’s pledged to pardon many of the 1,500 charged in connection with storming the Capitol.

It’s a disappointment to Democrats and others...