Carter Funeral Draws Political Rivals After Bitter Election (2)

Washington gathered to pay tribute to Jimmy Carter on Thursday, bringing together political rivals in the wake of a rancorous election to honor a former president praised by both parties for his humility and decency.

The country is marking a day of national mourning for Carter, who died in December at the age of 100, with a state funeral — a rare and solemn occasion — at Washington’s National Cathedral less than two weeks before the White House changes hands from President Joe Bidento President-elect Donald Trump.

Both Biden and Trump, along with first lady Jill Biden and ...