Former Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and former Michigan Governor George W. Romney, father of retired Senator Mitt Romney, received posthumous medals alongside civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, known for her role in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Vice President Kamala Harris, after her 2024 presidential loss, is considering a political comeback. CNN’s Isaac Dovere reports Harris may run for California governor in 2026 or president in 2028, as she doesn’t want her “final act” to be certifying Trump’s victory. Close advisers debate her options, with some pushing for another presidential bid, while others see the California governorship as a strong opportunity.