Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will lie in state at the Capitol as part of three days of elaborate ceremonies.

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Luke Broadwater was at the Capitol when a pro-Trump mob stormed the complex on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was certifying Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Four years later, he reflects on what has changed.

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Jimmy Carter, the only centenarian ex-president, died on Dec. 29. Here’s what to expect on Thursday.

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The honorees included high-profile figures like Hillary Clinton, the singer Bono and the philanthropist and donor George Soros.

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