Following a peaceful certification of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election win, Mike Pence praised the "peaceful transfer of power."
The presidential transition has released portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance ahead of their inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump and Vance are each wearing blue suits and blue ties,
Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services were held at the National Cathedral, attended by former presidents and dignitaries.
President Joe Biden, former presidents and other dignitaries are gathering at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.
Thursday concluded six days of national rites that began in Plains, where Carter, a former Naval officer, engineer and peanut farmer, was born in 1924, lived most of his life and died after 22 months in hospice care.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will be honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation’s capital and second service in his tiny Georgia hometown that launched a Depression-era farm boy to the world stage.
Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.
Former presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and other notable figures gathered to honor Carter. Biden and first lady Jill Biden sat in the front pew alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff. The president eulogized Carter, praising his religious faith and character.
Several Republican Governors have pledged to fly their flags at full-staff, despite President Biden’s former directive.
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.