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Q&A: 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood on Donald Trump's inauguration and Bibles
Forty years ago, Lee Greenwood released “God Bless the U.S.A.,” a patriotic anthem that has become a standard at political gatherings. He's performed the song for a number of presidents, including Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. And over the years, he's formed a friendship...
Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past
WASHINGTON (AP) — If Pete Hegseth were still in uniform, his extramarital affairs and a decision to flatly ignore a combat commander's directive would not just be drawing the attention of senators — they could have run afoul of military law. That is raising questions among...
Jimmy Carter had little use for the presidents club but formed a friendship for the ages with Ford
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter and the man he beat for president, Gerald Ford, got so tight after office that their friendship became a kind of buddy movie, complete with road trips that were never long enough because they had so much to gab about. Carter did not get along nearly...
How American presidents have planned their own funerals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter's memorial journey will end at his house in the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, where he grew up on a peanut farm. That is where his wife, Rosalynn, was laid to rest last year in a burial plot that they chose years ago. But before Carter reaches his...
White House says Biden will visit Pope Francis, Meloni in final international trip of his presidency
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Italy next month to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials for what is expected to be the final international trip of his presidency. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that Biden will also...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Illinois on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for president tops the list of federal, state and local contests in Illinois, where voters have supported the Democratic presidential nominee for decades but lower-ballot contests are more competitive. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican...
