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NPR reports: Political leaders in Washington will honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter with a funeral service at the National Cathedral this morning. Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at 100, was the nation’s longest-living president. Thursday’s event marks the final public tribute to Carter, following additional funeral services and ceremonies since Saturday at the U.S. Capitol, the …

CNN reports: Former President Jimmy Carter’s casket is now in the Capitol Rotunda, where he will lie in state until Thursday morning, with a military guard of honor keeping watch throughout. Military body bearers carried the casket up the steps of the US Capitol and into the Rotunda after a 21-gun salute. Now, a short service will begin in the …

Gothamist reports: Law enforcement has uncovered “additional criminal conduct” by Mayor Eric Adams, the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York said in a new court filing. Prosecutors didn’t specify what that conduct was. But in a memo filed on Monday night, they said officials have uncovered more crimes and more people who allegedly helped the mayor …

CBS News reports: Former President Jimmy Carter’s casket arrived Tuesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., for a military tribute and other ceremonies before he will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Carter’s family is accompanying the 39th president’s remains on a flight — dubbed by the U.S. Air Force as Special Air Mission 39 — to Joint Base Andrews …

The New York Times reports: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau moved on Tuesday to ban medical debt from appearing on credit reports, potentially lifting the credit scores of about 15 million Americans and making it easier for them to obtain loans. The finalized new rule would effectively prohibit loan providers from using medical information while making lending decisions. It is …

“The peaceful transfer of power is one of the most fundamental principles of American democracy. As much as any other principle, it is what distinguishes our system of government from monarchy or tyranny. “Today at the United States Capitol, I will perform my constitutional duty as Vice President of the United States to certify the results of the 2024 election. …

NPR reports: President Biden is awarding the Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Fannie Lou Hamer and prominent political leaders such as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire Democratic fundraiser George Soros. He’s also honoring actors and athletes, including Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington as well as Argentine soccer star …

The Washington Post reports: On Monday, in her constitutional role as president of the Senate, Harris will preside over a joint session of Congress that oversees the counting and certification of the electoral college votes affirming that Trump — despite the alarms she sounded during her 107-day sprint to the November election — will again assume the powers and trappings …

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports: People here woke up early Saturday in southwest Georgia, braving the morning chill as they prepared to bid farewell to their beloved Jimmy Carter. But the mood in the former president’s rural hometown wasn’t one of sorrow or grief. Rather, there was a sense of overwhelming gratitude for all that the peanut farmer-turned-commander in chief accomplished …

Via press release from the White House: Today, President Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. President Biden …

Mediaite reports: The candid moment happened while Harris was swearing in the recently elected senators for their new terms. Harris began by greeting Gallego, his wife who was carrying their young daughter, and his son. Harris was asking Gallego’s young son about how their day was going when he said, “I’m sorry you didn’t win.” Harris and the boy then …

NBC News reports: President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will head to New Orleans on Monday, the site of a New Year’s Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more, the White House announced Friday. The White House said in a statement that the Bidens will “grieve with the families and community members impacted by …

The Washington Post reports: President Joe Biden has decided to officially block Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel, a once-iconic American company whose sale to a foreign buyer he publicly opposed for months, according to two administration officials who were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have vowed to pursue legal action …

Rep. Tom Suozzi writes for the New York Times: President-elect Donald Trump and the Republicans have managed to sell themselves as the party of change. It worked: They will soon control the presidency, Congress and, in essence, the Supreme Court. But to change and fix America requires both parties to work together. As a Democratic member of Congress, I know …

Sacramento’s PBS affiliate reports: Amid a flurry of recent school board policies aimed at the rights of transgender students, California passed a new law in July that prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as LGBTQ. The new law, AB 1955, came in response to a handful of school boards adopting policies that require teachers …

Reuters reports: U.S. stock exchanges will close on Thursday, January 9 in observation of a national day of mourning in honor of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100. The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq announced the closures on Monday, a customary gesture to honor deceased presidents. President Joe Biden directed …

Gothamist reports: The start of a new year often brings a surge of optimism — and gym memberships. But for many, the excitement fades as unused memberships become an expensive burden. Starting in 2025, a new state law will make canceling these contracts less of a headache. Under the new law, health clubs must process gym membership cancellations within 10 …

The Washington Post reports: Memorial services for former president Jimmy Carter are expected to span several days and include public events in Atlanta and Washington. Carter’s state funeral will be held Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. inside Washington National Cathedral after a procession from Georgia and a ceremony in which his body will lie in state in the Capitol, according …

Via press release from the White House: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed on January 9, 2025, as a mark of respect for James Earl Carter, …

Via press release from the Human Rights Campaign: “All of us at the Human Rights Campaign feel an immense loss with the passing of former President Jimmy Carter,” said Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign. “In recent years, he became a prominent voice in support of LGBTQ+ rights, speaking out for marriage equality at a time when most …