American Presidents With Rumored Illegitimate Children
While presidents are held to the highest standards, that doesn't mean they are free from indiscretion or rumors of indiscretions.
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What Happens If A Member Of Congress Dies While In Office?
Occasionally, sitting Senators die before finishing out their terms, leaving a vacant seat. Here's what happens if a member of Congress dies while in office. -
Why The '90s Clear Phones Became So Popular
Remember the clear phones from the 1990s? They were pretty popular for a while along with other clear tech - so what happened? Here's the story. -
How The Assassination Of 2 Colleagues Catapulted Dianne Feinstein's Career
Diane Feinstein was thinking of leaving politics, but the assassination of two of her colleagues in San Francisco ended up catapulting her political career. -
The History Of U.S. Government Shutdowns Explained
Government shutdowns are nothing new, so let's look at why they're a thing, why they're getting more severe, and just how they've changed over the past decades. -
United States Senators Who Served In Their 90s
When most people have long retired, a select few still find the energy to serve in the U.S. Senate. Here are the U.S. Senators who kept going into their 90s. -
The Untold Truth Of 'The Most Dangerous Woman In The World'
Some considered North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong to be the most dangerous woman in the world. Here's the untold truth of Kim Yo-jong. -
How Many Senators Have Died While In Office?
It might not happen as often anymore, but United States senators sometimes die while in office. Here's how many have died in total as of 2023. -
Why US Congress Members Don't Have Term Limits
Members of the United States Congress don't have term limits. There are multiple reasons for this, and we have to look back in history to find them. -
US Senator Dianne Feinstein Dead At 90
California's longest-standing senator and one of the longest-standing women in U.S. congressional history, Dianne Feinstein, has died at age 90. -
What Would Happen If Washington D.C. Became The 51st State?
D.C. statehood has been a topic of debate in recent years, with Washingtonians pushing for representation. Here's what would happen if it became reality. -
How George Washington Picked The White House's Location
The White House is the iconic residence of the president of the United States. Here's how the first head of state, George Washington, picked its location. -
The Controversial Reason Myanmar Changed Its Name (& Why Some Still Call It Burma)
The Southeast Asian country known as Myanmar changed its name in 1989 after the Junta regime came to power. However, some still call it Burma. Here's why. -
What Is The JFK Magic Bullet Theory?
After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, theories swirled around the details of his death. Here's the magic bullet theory. -
The Secret Service Code Names For JFK And His Family
The United States Secret Service gives code names to presidents and their family members. Here's how the agency referred to JFK and his loved ones. -
Politician Misconduct That Was Caught On Camera
With phones and cameras everywhere, misbehavior is much harder to hide. Here are some politicians who decided to misbehave and were caught red-handed. -
Why Is Washington DC Not A State?
Washington, D.C. remains under the jurisdiction of the United States Congress, to the dismay of many. Here's why it hasn't managed to achieve statehood. -
Why James Polk's Grave Site Has Moved So Many Times
Former U.S. president James K. Polk has had multiple grave sites following his death on June 15, 1849. Here's why his remains have moved around so much. -
Who Is Lachlan Murdoch, Son And Successor Of Rupert Murdoch?
In 2023, Rupert Murdoch announced that his son, Lachlan, would be taking over as chairman of News Corp and Fox News. So who is the younger Murdoch? -
You've Heard Of Air Force One, But What About The Floating White House?
You've heard of Air Force One, but the floating White House was a luxurious part of Presidential life for several commanders in chief for nearly a century. -
Why Prisoner Swaps With Foreign Countries Can Be So Controversial
The U.S. government might not negotiate with terrorist organizations for hostages, but they controversially do so with foreign countries. Here's the full story. -
What You Didn't Know About Jimmy Carter's Literary Career
Though he had a tough time in office, Jimmy Carter is one of the most well-liked presidents in American history. He also had a long literary career. -
The Church Where JFK And Jackie Got Married Is Older Than You May Think
JFK and Jackie Kennedy got married at the Gothic Revival Church of St. Mary's in Newport, Rhode Island. But it has a long history before that. -
The Origins Of Hispanic Heritage Month Explained
Hispanic Heritage Month was the result of United States legislation all the way back in 1968, and it has evolved since then. Here's how it all started. -
Who Was Lady Columbia, The First Symbol Of Hope In The US?
Before the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam, there was Lady Columbia, the first symbol of hope in the United States. Here's how she came to be. -
This Was The First Sitting US President To Leave The Country
Presidents traveling abroad might seem normal today, but it used to be taboo. This changed when the first sitting American president left the country. -
The American President Who Befriended A Family Of Mice
Over the years, American presidents have kept many pets - in fact, only four haven't kept animals around the White House. One even befriended a family of mice.
