The nation will pay its respects to former President Carter on Thursday, when five presidents will gather at Washington National Cathedral for his funeral service.
President-elect Trump will join President Biden, who will eulogize Carter, and three other former presidents at the service. Trump will be seated among Democratic leaders who have condemned his rhetoric and actions.
Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning, meaning federal offices, banks, the stock market and the Postal Service are closed.
The day’s events are a pause in a week that has included jockeying among Republican congressional leaders for setting a path to accomplish Trump’s agenda after Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. Trump met with the Senate GOP on Wednesday night to discuss a path that includes two reconciliation bills.
Meanwhile, wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, leaving ash in the place of homes. Biden has canceled a trip to Italy so he can monitor the situation.
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