Who was in attendance--and who wasn't--at Dick Cheney's funeral

The scene at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday boasted bipartisanship amid remembrance at the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney. In attendance were pews full of former presidents and vice presidents — but neither of the men occupying those offices today.

Why? Neither were on the list for the invitation-only event. In his later years, Cheney had ramped up criticism for President Donald Trump and, in last year's election, endorsed his Democratic opponent.

A look at who was there — and who wasn't — for Cheney's funeral:

The former president, seated with his wife Laura, eulogized his vice president as “solid and rare and reliable,” praising a man whose “talent and his restraint” exceeded his ego and was “smart and polished, without airs.”

The Democratic president, who succeeded Cheney as vice president, said his predecessor had given him “extremely helpful” advice and called him a “decent man,” although they disagreed politically. In a statement issued after Cheney’s death, Biden said he had been “guided by a strong set of conservative values” and that “he believed, as I do, that family is the beginning, middle, and end.”

The former Democratic vice president and 2024 presidential nominee was seated between Jill Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence. She won Cheney's backing in last year's general presidential election, with the longtime Republican stalwart saying that Trump can “never be trusted with power again.”

In an interview with MS NOW before Cheney's service started, Pence — who attended the service with his wife, Karen — said Cheney had given him “some very good, practical advice" about being vice president. And more recently, pertinent to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol violence in which some of Trump's supporters called for Pence's execution, and his refusal to overturn the 2020 election results that showed Trump had lost, Pence said Cheney told him, “You did the right thing.”

The former Democratic vice president, who handed the reins to Cheney after his turn in office — and who lost to Bush and Cheney in the 2000 election and, as president of the Senate, presided over the certification of that loss — was in attendance.

Quayle, vice president to George H.W. Bush, has talked about how Cheney's approach to the role as vice president was more expansive and immersive than his own.

Neither Trump nor Vice President JD Vance were in attendance, nor were they invited.

Trump, who has been publicly silent about Cheney’s death Nov. 3, never made a statement on Cheney’s passing and didn't issue a presidential proclamation that often accompanies the death of notable figures.

Trump regularly criticized Cheney and his daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney, who had become one of Trump’s fiercest critics in the Republican Party following his attempts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election.

The White House did lower its flags to half-staff after his death, which press secretary Karoline Leavitt said it did “in accordance with statutory law.”

Appearing at a different event on Thursday, Vance offered his condolences to Cheney's family and noted the divisions with his fellow Republican.

“Obviously there’s some political disagreements there, but he was a guy who served his country," Vance said. "We certainly wish his family all the best in this moment of grieving.”

Two former Democratic presidents — Bill Clinton and Barack Obama — also weren't there, although they were invited.

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Former President Joe Biden shakes hands with former Vice President Mike Pence, with Jill Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris, before the start of the funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

From left, former Vice Presidents Al Gore and Dan Quayle, Marilyn Quayle and former Vice President Kamala Harris, front right, and other invited guests, are seated before the funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Former Presidents front row from left, George W. Bush with Laura Bush and Joe Biden with Jill Biden, talk together before the funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Former President George W. Bush, speaks a tribute during the funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Former Presidents front row from left, George W. Bush with Laura Bush, Joe Biden with Jill Biden and former Vice Presidents Kamala Harris and Mike Pence with Karen Pence, front right, and other invited guests, are seated during the funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

DENVER (AP) — Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer as part of a seven-run first inning, Aaron Nola pitched efficiently into the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Colorado’s home opener by beating the Rockies 10-1 on Friday.

The Phillies set the tone early by sending 11 batters to the plate against Michael Lorenzen (0-1) to begin the game. They finished with 13 hits, including three homers — all by lefties — with the wind blowing from left field. Marsh hit a sinker that went a projected 454 feet to the second deck in right-center. In the second, Bryce Harper launched a solo shot. Kyle Schwarber added a 460-foot drive to right field in the fifth.

Nola (1-0) scattered five hits and gave up one run over 6 1/3 innings. He struck out nine — the bullpen had six more — as Philadelphia won its eighth straight over Colorado. The latest one marked the Rockies' most lopsided loss in a home opener.

It also was win No. 350 for Phillies manager Rob Thomson, making him the fastest to reach the mark in club history (604 games).

There were 48,366 fans who showed up on a sunny but cool afternoon. The Rockies, a team coming off three straight 100-loss seasons, dropped to 18-16 in home openers, including 17-15 at Coors Field.

It was a rough outing for Lorenzen, who allowed nine runs and 12 hits over three innings. Mickey Moniak had one of Colorado's five hits in his first game of the season. Moniak started on the injured list due to a sprained right ring finger.

The Rockies were coming off a three-game series win in Toronto. They didn't capture their first series last season until early June against Miami.

The Phillies will throw lefty Jesús Luzardo (0-1, 9.00 ERA) on Saturday. The Rockies hadn't announced a scheduled starter, but right-hander Chase Dollander (1-0, 9.00) is expected to get some work.

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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen calls for a new ball after giving up a three-run home run to Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

From left to right, Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh celebrate as Marsh crosses home plate after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola works against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, congratulates Kyle Schwarber after his solo home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Valente Bellozo in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh, right, follows the flight of his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)