The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Carter

Carter was a towering figure in Democratic politics, both during and after his time in the White House

Former president faced series of economic and foreign policy crises, including Iran hostage affair and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

Despite Prince and Joe Strummer, er both being dead

The Department of Education has been a source of political controversy since its creation in 1980 during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Ronald Reagan, who was first elected that year, called for it to be disbanded.

Jason Carter says grandfather has ‘never given up on anything in his life and he’s not going to start now’

Joe Biden has left the Democratic Party in a very awkward position.

Mike Rounds submitted bill that needs supermajority to pass, unlikely even in GOP-controlled Senate next year

In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down the very department Trump has asked…

President-elect Trump's plan to abolish the Department of Education faces challenges and uncertainties.