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President BidenJoe BidenHouse sets up Friday votes for Biden agenda House leaders make last-minute change on drug pricing after dispute Aide who traveled with Biden to Europe tests positive for COVID-19: reports MORE along with former Presidents Obama and George W. Bush joined others gathered in Washington, D.C., on Friday for former Secretary of State Colin PowellColin PowellOvernight Defense & National Security — A new plan to treat Marines 'like human beings' Anti-Semitism: What it is, what it isn't and why it matters Psaki news underscores risks and safety protocols for Biden MORE's funeral.

Powell, who died last month at the age of 84, was the first Black American to serve as secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Former first ladies Michelle ObamaMichelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaKal Penn says the Obamas made fun of him for applying to White House job through website Obama says change may be coming 'too rapidly' for many YouTube confirms it picked kids featured in Harris video MORE, Laura Bush and Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonOcasio-Cortez: Virginia results show limits of 'trying to run a fully 100% super-moderated campaign' Major abortion rights group names new president Steele dossier researcher indicted in Durham probe MORE were also at the funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Sitting behind the former presidents were Secretary of State Antony BlinkenAntony BlinkenDemocrats call on Biden to sanction climate change contributors Taiwan official says China has debated attacking islands it controls Emanuel nomination advances despite Democratic opposition MORE and Defense Secretary Lloyd AustinLloyd AustinOvernight Defense & National Security — A new plan to treat Marines 'like human beings' Vax refusal: A uniform approach for those in military uniform The US and NATO must counter Russia's dominance in the Black Sea MORE.

Gen. Mark MilleyMark MilleyOvernight Defense & National Security — A new plan to treat Marines 'like human beings' Taiwan official says China has debated attacking islands it controls Republicans press Milley over perceived progressive military agenda MORE, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was also in attendance as well as former Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne Cheney.

Powell was Bush’s secretary of State and served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for former President George H.W. Bush and national security adviser for former President Ronald Reagan.

When the Bidens arrived at the cathedral Friday morning, they sat in the front row next to Obama, who hugged first lady Jill BidenJill BidenOvernight Defense & National Security — A new plan to treat Marines 'like human beings' Youngkin shocker shows Trump isn't needed to win Biden predicts McAuliffe victory in Virginia governor race MORE. The president and first lady then chatted with Obama before the funeral began.

Powell died due to complications from COVID-19. He had been fully vaccinated and had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer.

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