There could hardly be two more different presidencies than that of Jimmy Carter and Donald Trump.  And, to some degree, serving at vastly different times limits and restricts any meaningful comparison.

Pictures shared on social media by the vice president and by the Carter Center prominently showed other past presidents in attendance.

The state funeral of Jimmy Carter celebrated public virtues — values and qualities needed in citizens and leaders of a republic for a republic to survive. These virtues are in regrettably short supply in our politics today.

Fountain Hills, AZ, to fly flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite the death of ex-President Carter.

In summoning people to his vision for the future, Donald Trump assembled a dizzying collage of time-honored and time-worn American myths, tropes and ideals.

He also said a second Trump presidency would be “dangerous.” While former first lady Michelle Obama was not at Carter’s funeral, Obama and Trump were among the five living presidents to attend.

At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, asked President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.

Pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and hiking flags lowered to half-staff to honor deceased former President Jimmy Carter.

Comedian Dave Chappelle during a monologue on Saturday Night Live delivered a message about Donald Trump and remarked on Jimmy Carter.

Looking ahead, some analysts think the stock market will keep soaring as Trump pushes for deregulation and tax cuts during his second term. For instance, while on the campaign trail, he proposed lowering the corporate tax rate to 15% for domestic manufacturers. That could boost net profit margins and send the stock market higher.

Readers celebrate a ceasefire in Gaza but lament the devastation and the likelihood of future conflict. Regarding the Jan. 16 front-page article package, “ Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal ”:

From a religious perspective, God’s hand can be seen in everything that happens. Such divine intervention could certainly explain the death of our exemplary 39th president so close to the