Jimmy Carter was a man of the people

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VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Thursday, Jan. 09, 2025 THE LATEST Jimmy Carter was a man of the people By Michele Norris As the tributes pour in for Carter, we are going to hear certain words over and over again: Decency. Fidelity. Humanity. Also on repeat will be some of the statements that defined his candidacy and his single term in office. When he threw his hat in the ring to run in the 1976 presidential campaign, he reminded the nation that "we need a government as good as its people," and as president pledged: "I'll never tell a lie. I'll never make a misleading statement. I'll never betray the trust of those who have confidence in me."   When an American president dies, the world takes measure of that leader's life and, in Jimmy Carter's case, the moral compass that he followed in his century here on earth strikes a powerful contrasting chord to the incoming president, in part, because of his humility and quiet grace and, in part, because the arc of his life stands in such stark contradiction to the brand of strong-armed, pugilistic leadership the nation has just embraced.   This is a preview of Michele Norris' latest article. Read the full column here. REMEMBERING PRESIDENT CARTER CLARISSA JAN-LIM Jimmy Carter's funeral service is today. Here's how to watch. Biden will deliver a eulogy at Washington National Cathedral. Several former presidents, including Trump, are expected to attend. Read more. JONATHAN ALTER This act of kindness from Jimmy Carter helped stop Israel and Egypt from fighting The Camp David Accords and the treaty that resulted dramatically reduced the odds of war — even superpower confrontation — in the Middle East. Read more. NEIL J. YOUNG The consequences of Jimmy Carter's 'born again' Christianity Devoutness wasn't always an important feature in a presidential candidate. That all changed after Carter professed his "born again" Christianity. Read more. MIKA BRZEZINSKI Jimmy Carter, my father and me Carter was a great man over his 100 years. But more importantly, he was a good man. Read more. MORE TOP STORIES JOYCE VANCE Trump's sentence feels like a slap on the wrist. But there's something bigger at stake. Judge Juan Merchan understands that jury verdicts matter. And in this case, the verdict matters more than the sentence. Read more. JA'HAN JONES New Year's incidents highlight the rise of AI-enabled terror Authorities say the two men who sparked chaos in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year's Day used artificial intelligence in advance. Read more. AARON REICHLIN-MELNICK The House just passed a bill that would give Ken Paxton unprecedented powers New legislation would hand state attorneys general veto power over large swaths of federal immigration policy. Read more. MEET THE FRESHMEN MSNBC Daily presents "Meet the Freshmen," a new series featuring six of Congress' newest faces — three Republicans and three Democrats. This diverse set of profiles explores their backstories, policies, home districts and where they fit in this historic political moment. Read our third installment on Rep. Tony Wied below. CHRISTIAN SCHNEIDER Tony Wied might be as close to fiscally conservative as MAGA gets     CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES CLARISSA-JAN LIM At least 5 dead in Eaton Fire as multiple uncontrolled wildfires ravage the Los Angeles area THE LAST WORD Lawrence on Los Angeles wildfires: 'This is the night my home might burn down.' WATCH NOW KATY TUR Katy Tur's hometown in Pacific Palisades 'unrecognizable' as wildfires rage in Los Angeles area WATCH NOW ARIELLE SAMUELSON As Los Angeles burns, a Trump Cabinet pick targets the pinnacle of U.S. climate research MORE FROM MSNBC Today, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist lead coverage of former President Jimmy Carter's National Funeral Service, with Andrea Mitchell reporting from the Washington National Cathedral throughout the day. Later, she'll be joined by Ana Cabrera and José Díaz-Balart to continue live coverage. Watch today beginning at 6 a.m. ET on MSNBC. As President-elect Donald Trump's White House agenda takes shape, follow along with a new MSNBC newsletter, "Trump's First 100 Days." You'll receive weekly updates and expert insight on the key issues and figures defining this second term, all sent straight to your inbox. Sign up now.    MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE