Biden, who served in the Senate during Carter’s presidency, will deliver the eulogy. WASHINGTON—After lying in state at the U.S. Capitol for two days, former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with an official state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9. The invite-only service, attended by dignitaries and members of Carter’s family,
Biden delivered a eulogy, remembering Carter’s character and faith at a funeral service at the Washington Cathedral attended by all five living presidents. WASHINGTON—After lying in state at the U.S. Capitol for two days, former President Jimmy Carter was honored with an official state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9. The invite-only
President Joe Biden was set to depart on a three-day trip to Rome and the Vatican but will instead focus on response efforts in California. President Joe Biden has canceled an upcoming visit to Italy—the final overseas trip of his presidency—to focus on monitoring the situation in California as wildfires continue to ravage the southern
The debate over the number of reconciliation bills, the vehicles for Trump’s agenda, in the 119th Congress has been ongoing between Trump and Senate Republicans President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday met with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill to unite the party behind his legislative agenda. Trump held private meetings with GOP senators to discuss a
The debate over the number of reconciliation bills, the vehicles for Trump’s agenda, in the 119th Congress has been ongoing between Trump and Senate Republicans President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday met with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill to unite the party behind his legislative agenda. Trump held private meetings with GOP senators to discuss a
‘President Trump is right to consider repurchasing the Panama Canal,’ Johnson said. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has introduced a bill to authorize the president to negotiate the return of the Panama Canal to the United States, amid President-elect Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take back control of the key passageway. “President Trump
Lina Khan said Democrats and Republicans cooperated on competition and consumer protection during her tenure. Lina Khan, the departing chair of the Federal Trade Commission, said that Democrats and Republicans cooperated on some competition and consumer protection issues during her tenure, including on Big Tech. “There has been this bipartisan concern about what happens when