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.

Carter Funeral Service to Be Held at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9  —  The state funeral will cap more than a week of remembrances honoring Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who died at 100 on Sunday.  —  Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral …

Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Support for Ukraine's Defense  —  Today, I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue to defend their independence and freedom from Russian aggression.

Why the debt fight is going to get even worse next year  —  On Jan. 1, the limit resumes on the U.S. national debt of more than $36 trillion.  And Republicans are divided on how to handle the cliff, after the House shot down the incoming president's plan.  —  GOP leaders are staring …

Trumpers discover a type of bigotry they oppose (against themselves)  —  Vivek Ramaswamy gives MAGAs a taste of their own medicine.  —  🎊☃️🎁🎇🎄 SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MEDIA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 🎄🎇🎁☃️🎊

The 118th Congress passed the fewest laws in decades … - Every fiscal deadline led to brinksmanship between the Republican House and the Democratic Senate and White House.  — House Republicans were also beset by infighting and palace intrigue, most notably the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

The Speakership Election in the 119th Congress  — The 119th Congress officially begins at noon on Friday.  For the second Congress in a row, we are faced with the prospect of a contested Speakership election at the outset of the Congress.  Below are (1) some background materials …

“This is Trump's America now!”:  MAGA diehards jumpstart a new year of political violence  —  There are already calls for vigilantes to round up “brown folks” to imprison in camps  —  Donald Trump isn't in office yet but his fans are already getting excited about hurting and stealing from people of color.

Proclamation Announcing the Death of James Earl Carter, Jr.  —  TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES:  —  It is my solemn duty to announce officially the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States, on December 29, 2024.  —  President Carter was a man …

Time, Chance and Jimmy Carter  —  He was a very good man, but an unlucky president  —  Jimmy Carter was a very good man — something that seems especially poignant to think about as we enter an age of kakistocracy, in which being a terrible person seems to be a necessary qualification for high office.

Nearly half of GOP voters support using military to put immigrants in camps … - That's more than double that of independent voters (19%) who agree with the idea.  — And that's more than five times as Democratic voters (8%) who supported this policy.