Washington — All five living U.S. presidents are attending Jimmy Carter's funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, a rare occurrence that marks the first time the leaders have gathered publicly since 2018.

The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.

While the White House publicized the decision, the responsibility and authority to name ships lies squarely in the hands of the Navy secretary.

Two new U.S. aircraft carriers will be named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, President Joe Biden announced Monday.

Future Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered US aircraft carriers will be named after former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

President Joe Biden announced that the next two aircraft carriers will be named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The vessels will be officially designated the USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and the USS George W.