Why Election Day Is In November
The timing of U.S. Election Day has remained consistent since the first president took the White House. Here's why heads of state are decided in November.
Read MoreThe timing of U.S. Election Day has remained consistent since the first president took the White House. Here's why heads of state are decided in November.
Read MoreInternational relations require careful consideration of cultural differences. Here are a few of the biggest mistakes people make when meeting China's leader.
Read MoreOccasionally, 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreMembers 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.
Read MoreD.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.
Read MoreWith phones and cameras everywhere, misbehavior is much harder to hide. Here are some politicians who decided to misbehave and were caught red-handed.
Read MoreElection seasons in the United States run significantly longer than in other countries, and many experts use previous elections to predict the next.
Read MoreIn 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?
Read MoreRonald Reagan started out as an actor and eventually became president of the United States. Here's the truth about his relationship with his wife, Nancy.
Read MoreRepresentatives from the world's largest economies - the Group of 20 - meet for the G20 Summit each year. So what's the purpose of this meeting?
Read MoreAt the end of each political ad, the candidate gives their name and then says, "I approve this message." Why is that, and does it do any good?
Read MoreIn 2023, two United States senators displayed behavior that suggested they might not be fit for their positions. In this situation, what are the options?
Read MoreFirst lady Jackie Kennedy was widowed after her husband President John F. Kennedy was publicly assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
Read MoreFormer actor and governor of California, Ronald Reagan, became the 40th U.S. president in January 1981. When he entered the White House, he had four children.
Read MoreThe U.S. embargo of Cuba employs sanctions on Cuba of American imports, exports, travel, and more.
Read MoreBritish politician John Stonehouse was in the U.S. on business when he went missing. What emerged was a story of faked suicide and financial intrigue.
Read MoreOhio is an imporant part of United States elections, which is why you'll see so many political candidates speaking directly to its population. Here's why.
Read MoreAmid the Ukraine-Russia war, many have wondered what would happen if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dies in office. Here's the likely scenario.
Read MoreEven commanders-in-chief can't do whatever they want. From driving cars to using cell phones, these are the rules that former presidents have to follow.
Read MorePresident John F. Kennedy was infamously assassinated in 1963, but did you know that he had two caskets? Here's what really happened after that fateful day.
Read MoreThe Wagner Group led by longtime Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin initiated a rare military mutiny against Moscow in June 2023. This is what happened.
Read MoreWagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is the man behind the apparent coup attempt in Russia in June 2023, amid the Ukraine-Russia war. Who is he?
Read MoreIn June 2023, it was revealed that Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, will plead guilty to tax offenses. Here's how it could affect the 2024 presidential election.
Read MoreFormer British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has seen his share of scandal. Here's why some experts say his career is finished.
Read MoreNewbie politician George Santos has been accused of a variety of crimes, as well as lying about literally every aspect of his life.
Read MoreGeorge Santos, the scandal-plagued freshman house representative who ran on a lie-filled biography to victory is facing 13 felony charges.
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