The Carter Center has conducted peace and health-focused initiatives in more than 80 countries across five continents. When the late former President Jimmy Carter left the White House in 1981, his life as a diplomat and negotiator the world over was just beginning. Beginning with the founding of his nonprofit organization the Carter Center in
The president-elect recently suggested that the United States buy Greenland and regain control of the Panama Canal. Robert O’Brien, national security adviser during the first Trump administration, said that the United States could buy Greenland and make it “become part Alaska,” if Denmark cannot defend the autonomous Danish territory. Describing Greenland as a “highway from
Both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will halt trading on Jan. 9, 2025, in recognition of the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Composite will close on Jan. 9, 2025, in observance of a day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said direct budget support is vital for maintaining critical functions within Ukraine’s government during the winter months. The United States on Monday announced nearly $6 billion in additional military and direct budgetary support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict. The announcement was made just weeks before President Joe Biden’s term
The Joint Task Force of the National Capital Region will conduct the state funeral, which lasts seven to 10 days. Ceremonies for former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will begin on Jan. 4, 2025, and end with his burial in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on Jan. 9, 2025. The multi-day event’s schedule was announced
Democrats have already voted to oppose a suspension of the debt ceiling, although they might support abolishing the debt ceiling altogether. President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his calls for the 118th Congress to vote on the debt ceiling before the Biden administration ends on Jan. 20, 2025. The House on Dec. 20 and the Senate
The president-elect’s support provides a boost to the embattled incumbent. President-elect Donald Trump has given a full endorsement to embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), potentially hedging off a divisive fight later this week. “Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard-working, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN.