Magic Johnson, 18 others honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden honored several Americans in the White House on Saturday with the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The list of recipients included José Andrés, Bono, Ash Carter, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Tim Gill, Dr. Jane Goodall, Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Robert Francis Kennedy, Ralph Lauren, Lionel Messi, William Sanford Nye, George W. Romney, David M. Rubenstein, George Soros, George Stevens, Jr., Denzel Washington and Anna Wintour.
President Joe Biden honored several Americans in the White House on Saturday with the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The list of recipients included José Andrés, Bono, Ash Carter, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Tim Gill, Dr. Jane Goodall, Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Robert Francis Kennedy, Ralph Lauren, Lionel Messi, William Sanford Nye, George W. Romney, David M. Rubenstein, George Soros, George Stevens, Jr., Denzel Washington and Anna Wintour.
Week of President Jimmy Carter memorial services starts in GA
A motorcade with former President Jimmy Carter's remains made its way from his hometown in Plains, up to Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday in what will be the start of six days of memorial services for the 39th, and longest-lived, president of the United States.
A motorcade with former President Jimmy Carter's remains made its way from his hometown in Plains, up to Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday in what will be the start of six days of memorial services for the 39th, and longest-lived, president of the United States.
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Military blocks arrest of South Korean president
Police in South Korea tried and failed to arrest the president on Friday as the country's political and military crisis escalates.
Police in South Korea tried and failed to arrest the president on Friday as the country's political and military crisis escalates.
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker
Mike Johnson managed to flip two key votes to win the round of voting, now retaining the gavel.
Mike Johnson managed to flip two key votes to win the round of voting, now retaining the gavel.
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker: What to know
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.
Lawmakers to vote on Speaker of the House
On Friday, lawmakers will vote on who should be the next Speaker of the House, and current speaker Mike Johnson is trying to rally support.
On Friday, lawmakers will vote on who should be the next Speaker of the House, and current speaker Mike Johnson is trying to rally support.
New WA law puts cap on prescription prices
A law is not in effect to cap prescription prices, saving thousands of dollars for Washington seniors.
A law is not in effect to cap prescription prices, saving thousands of dollars for Washington seniors.
Lawmakers react to New Year's Day attack, hotel explosion
Congressional leaders are looking for answers following a terror attack in New Orleans and a Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas.
Congressional leaders are looking for answers following a terror attack in New Orleans and a Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas.
Biden gives 2nd-highest civilian award to Liz Cheney, Jan. 6 congressional panel leaders
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
House speaker debate continues
Congress is just days away from selecting a new leader, and 2025 is already off to a dramatic start.
Congress is just days away from selecting a new leader, and 2025 is already off to a dramatic start.
New 2025 WA laws include minimum wage increase, expanded paid sick leave
Several new laws are set to go into effect on January 1 that will impact general workers and health care. Here's what you need to know.
Several new laws are set to go into effect on January 1 that will impact general workers and health care. Here's what you need to know.
The scandals of 2024
From the entertainment world, to business, politics, and sports, there were plenty of scandals that grabbed headlines in 2024.
From the entertainment world, to business, politics, and sports, there were plenty of scandals that grabbed headlines in 2024.
Trump transition: immigration policies
Trump's endorsement of Mike Johnson comes amid a very public feud between some of the president-elect's staunchest supporters.
Trump's endorsement of Mike Johnson comes amid a very public feud between some of the president-elect's staunchest supporters.
A look back at politics in 2024
We knew in January that 2024 was going to be a memorable election year, but it was also defined by pardons, high-profile trials and a pair of assassination attempts.
We knew in January that 2024 was going to be a memorable election year, but it was also defined by pardons, high-profile trials and a pair of assassination attempts.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House speaker
Mike Johnson just got a major endorsement from president-elect Donald Trump, just days before a big vote over who should be the next Speaker of the House.
Mike Johnson just got a major endorsement from president-elect Donald Trump, just days before a big vote over who should be the next Speaker of the House.
Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
A look at the early life of Jimmy Carter, who would come to rise to the United States presidency in the 1970s before living a transformative post-presidency lifestyle he came to be known for. The Carter Center confirmed the 39th president passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 29, 2024 in Plains, Georgia.
A look at the early life of Jimmy Carter, who would come to rise to the United States presidency in the 1970s before living a transformative post-presidency lifestyle he came to be known for. The Carter Center confirmed the 39th president passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 29, 2024 in Plains, Georgia.
Could daylight saving time end under Trump?
The incoming Trump administration is voicing many shifts to signal the start of the former president's second term, among them is a vow to get rid of daylight saving time. What would that mean for Americans?
The incoming Trump administration is voicing many shifts to signal the start of the former president's second term, among them is a vow to get rid of daylight saving time. What would that mean for Americans?
Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day
After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.
After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.