Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Magic Johnson, others

Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Magic Johnson, others – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden on Saturday awarded 19 recipients with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian distinction. Honorees included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, basketball star Magic Johnson and

Jimmy Carter’s 6-day funeral begins in Georgia

Jimmy Carter’s 6-day funeral begins in Georgia – CBS News Watch CBS News The six-day state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home town of Plains, Georgia, Saturday. Carter was honored and remembered in a service at the Carter Center in Atlanta, where several family members spoke. Everyday Americans will have the

Judge Declines Jan. 6 Defendant’s Request to Attend Trump Inauguration

Russell Taylor’s cooperation and good conduct does not entitle him to permission to travel to Washington for the inauguration, the judge determined. A federal judge has denied a Jan. 6 defendant’s request to travel to Washington to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a trip requiring court approval under his probation terms. Russell Taylor, who pleaded

Trump Names Morgan Ortagus for Deputy Middle East Peace Envoy

‘She will hopefully be an asset to Steve [Witkoff], a great leader and talent, as we seek to bring calm and prosperity to a very troubled region,’ Trump said. President-elect Donald Trump has named Morgan Ortagus to be a deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East matters, while indicating some reservations. Trump announced the appointment

Organizers Say Trump Presidency Won’t Slow State Movements to Split, Merge, or Break Away

Eleven states have active independence movements in response to what they see as an irredeemably corrupt federal government. Advocates for state splits, mergers, or complete independence from the United States are going strong, even after President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November and his pledges to restore public trust in the federal government, according to movement