Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
Trump gets no punishment in hush-money case sentencing
Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of “unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for President-elect Trump other than having the conviction on his record.
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case
The court’s 5-4 order Thursday clears the way for Judge Juan M. Merchan to impose a sentence Friday on Trump.
Trump, Obama, Bush, Clinton join Biden for Jimmy Carter’s funeral
All of the living former U.S. presidents were in Washington for the funeral of Jimmy Carter, a rare scene that included moments of both levity and gravitas.
Jimmy Carter's national funeral: America honors 39th president
The life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered Thursday with a national funeral service and a National Day of Mourning.
PHOTOS: Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter | 1924-2024
Former President Jimmy Carter from Plains, Georgia, died on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Rosalynn Carter, on Jan. 9 in Plains.
Biden remembers ‘dear friend’ Jimmy Carter at former president's funeral
President Joe Biden, who will soon inherit the title of oldest living former president, delivered a eulogy for his predecessor Jimmy Carter on Thursday, talking about the importance of "finding the good life."
Where will Jimmy Carter be buried? A look at the small town where he will be interred
Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried in the small town where he lived, married, and died: Plains, Georgia. Carter spent more than 80 of his 100 years in and around the town, which still has fewer than 700 people, not much more than when he was born on Oct. 1, 1924.
Funeral for President Jimmy Carter concludes; journey to Georgia begins
The official state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter has concluded and the 39th President of the United States will begin the journey to his hometown of Plains, Ga.
Jimmy Carter Funeral: Where was Michelle Obama?
Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C.
Here's how history will judge Joe Biden's presidency, according to latest poll
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
Gerald Ford’s son reads dad’s touching eulogy for Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford’s son Steve Ford read his father's eulogy for Jimmy Carter at Thursday's funeral service, drawing a few smiles, laughs, and tears.
Jimmy Carter’s children, grandchildren continue legacy
Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, who were married for 77 years, leave behind a sprawling family.
Jimmy Carter funeral: Watch full service
Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C. Here’s how you can watch live on FOX 5, FOX5DC.COM, and FOX LOCAL.
Bomb squad investigating suspicious vehicle at US Capitol after man with machete arrested
“Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. “This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security."
Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Jimmy Carter funeral: Who is expected to attend?
A significant gathering of leaders and family members honoring former president Jimmy Carter’s legacy are expected at his state funeral service on Thursday.
Jan. 9 declared federal holiday for Carter funeral
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
President Joe Biden celebrates becoming a great-grandfather at 82
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden celebrated the birth of their first great-grandchild, William Brannon Neal IV, in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Why won't mail be delivered on Thursday, Jan. 9?
The Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, retail services and office activity on Jan. 9.