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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, 100, dies — Former President Jimmy Carter, a man who redefined what a post-presidency could be, died Sunday. He was 100. — His son, Chip Carter confirmed that the former president died at his home in Plains about 3:45 p.m.
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Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says — The tenacious Southerner was turned out of office by disillusioned voters after a single term. But he had a brilliant post-presidential career as a champion of health, peace and democracy.
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Statement by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter — Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian. — Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend.
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Updates: Jimmy Carter Dies at 100 — The former president, a peanut farmer and Democrat from Georgia, was known as much for his charity and diplomatic work later in life as he was for his single presidential term, which ended in 1981. — He lived longer than any other U.S. president.
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Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter — President Jimmy Carter was guided by a deep and abiding faith — in God, in America, and in humanity. — Jimmy Carter's life is a testament to the power of service — as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy …
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11 facts about Jimmy Carter that may surprise you — The peanut farmer-turned-president, who died Sunday at 100, put solar panels on the White House and once spent 89 seconds inside a melting nuclear reactor. — Jimmy Carter, the Georgia peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States …
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Biden Says Jimmy Carter to Receive State Funeral in Washington — Obama, Trump join tributes for ex-president who died at 100 — President-elect calls Carter ‘good man’ despite disagreements — President Joe Biden said he'll order a state funeral in Washington for Jimmy Carter …
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Jimmy Carter Deserved Our Thanks and Respect, Not Our Sneers
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President-elect Trump pays tribute to Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Carter, who rose from humble peanut farmer to president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies aged 100

The biggest and most memorable moments from Jimmy Carter's 100 years of life
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The faith of Jimmy Carter: A born-again Christian who practiced his own version of progressive evangelicalism
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
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Trump Finally Takes Sides in The Civil War Tearing MAGA Apart — President-elect Donald Trump finally spoke out on the civil war driving a wedge between growing factions in the MAGA movement—and he's thrown his weight behind his new pal Elon Musk.With Trump's inauguration still more than 20 days away …
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MAGA Is Already Eating Its Own. Pass the Popcorn — Dear Laura Loomer: You weren't in on the con. You were one of the marks. — Like many observers, I expected severe buyers' regret fairly early in the second Trump administration. After all, many Americans who voted for Trump …


Trump hasn't permanently changed GOP, Sununu says
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Trump Weighs In on H-1B Visas Supported by Elon Musk
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Elon Musk Is a National Security Risk — It is now fair to ask the question: Is Elon Musk a national security risk? — According to numerous interviews and remarks, Mr. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency co-leader, Vivek Ramaswamy, once appeared to believe he was.


Gov. Sununu Claims Elon Musk is Too Rich to Have Conflict of Interest Between Business and Vast Influence Over Trump Administration — Republican New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu argued Sunday that Elon Musk is too wealthy to have a conflict of interest regarding his businesses and his influence …
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GOP Gov. Claims Musk Is Too Rich to Be Corrupted by Conflicts of Interest
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Plane Crash in the Republic of Korea — Jill and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life that occurred as a result of the Jeju Airlines accident in Muan, Republic of Korea. As close allies, the American people share deep bonds of friendship …
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‘The first to sue’: Opposing Trump's desire to end birthright citizenship is personal for this attorney general — The son of immigrants is among 23 Democratic attorneys general likely to be regularly suing the incoming Trump administration over contentious policies.
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Kansas once required voters to prove citizenship. That didn't work out so well — Republicans made claims about illegal voting by noncitizens a centerpiece of their 2024 campaign messaging and plan to push legislation in the new Congress requiring voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.


German politicians attack Elon Musk article praising far-right AfD — Lawmakers from Social Democrats and Greens criticise media group Axel Springer over publication of opinion piece — German politicians have criticised media conglomerate Axel Springer for publishing an opinion article …
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Former Trump adviser: If Denmark can't defend Greenland, let US buy it to ‘become part of Alaska’ — Former national security adviser Robert O'Brien said in a Sunday interview that Denmark should let the U.S. “buy” Greenland if it cannot defend the self-governing country …
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Jimmy Carter: A Declassified Obituary — Highest-level national security documents reveal tough-minded, detail-oriented president — President privately complained Kissinger was a “liar,” “irresponsible” over U.S. treatment of Shah — For more information, contact: — 202-994-7000 or nsarchiv@gwu.edu