On Nov. 26, the verdict for document forgery will be announced in New York after being postponed by Judge Merchan to avoid ...

The first American Constitution went into effect in 1789, and there have been 46 presidents of the nation since then.

The state of Delaware is known as the "First" state because on Dec. 7, 1787, it became the very first state to approve the United States Constitution. Delaware lies along the Atlantic coastline and is ...

The actual outcome of the 2024 presidential election will be determined by the Electoral College. The Conversation U.S. has ...

As John Adams saw the political world, there were essentially three main forms of government—monarchy, aristocracy, and ...

The concept emerged during the Constitutional Convention, which took place over a four-month period in 1787 to address issues ...

The U.S. electoral system, a unique blend of historical tradition and modern political dynamics, often leads to outcomes ...

By Hank Sanders A rare copy of the United States Constitution that was printed shortly after the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and played a role in the document’s adoption by the original 13 ...

Forging unity is the ongoing work of American life. After an election, after an arduous legislative process, after more than ...

You may be wondering if your vote matters. Here's how the Electoral College works, how electors are chosen and how many votes ...

Sometimes, the enemy was foreign. The British, trying to claw their rebellious colony back, burned the White House in 1814.

The president-elect wants the Senate to abdicate its role in reviewing presidential appointments. It shouldn’t give in.