Former President Jimmy Carter was honored Tuesday in a brief ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, where his body will lie in state until his funeral on Thursday. Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, is remembered as a member of the Greatest Generation, a dedicated public servant, and a humanitarian who continued his service long after leaving the presidency.
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," describing the move as both symbolic and fitting. Trump made the statement during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, his first public appearance since Congress certified his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Monday that she has directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) to conduct an in-depth study of the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans.
The Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee voted unanimously to ban former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from associating with the party.
Former Democratic Senator and MSNBC contributor Claire McCaskill expressed frustration over President-elect Donald Trump’s continued political success despite the events of January 6, 2021. Speaking on MSNBC’s Deadline, McCaskill stated she felt “bitter” that Trump had not paid a “higher political price” for his actions.
The New Jersey Republican Party registered significantly more voters than Democrats in December, marking a notable shift in voter registration trends in the traditionally blue state. According to data compiled by Decision Desk HQ’s Michael Pruser, the GOP registered 6,709 new voters last month, compared to just 738 new registrations for the Democratic Party.
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) faced renewed scrutiny Sunday over his past comments defending President Joe Biden’s mental fitness. Appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press, Schumer was pressed about earlier claims dismissing concerns over Biden’s cognitive decline. Instead of addressing the criticism, Schumer repeated his assertions, further fueling allegations of a coordinated effort to obscure Biden’s condition from the American public.
Former Vice President Mike Pence commended Vice President Kamala Harris for presiding over the certification of the 2024 presidential election results on Monday.
