The last Lincoln penny was recently struck at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Its removal from circulation marks just one of ...

In the summer of 1881, a gunshot at a Washington D.C. train station set off one of the most dramatic chapters in American ...

Before Hillary Clinton makes history by becoming the Democratic nominee for president at her party’s convention this week, it’s worth reflecting on the candidates who came before her. Women like ...

Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. The cause was ...

Over the past few years, the role of public office has been associated with extreme wealth and celebrity status. It's not uncommon for politicians to leave office with way more money than can be ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The day she was elected New York’s attorney general, Letitia James blasted President Donald Trump as a “con man” and “carnival barker” and pledged to scrutinize his public policies and ...

"In 50 years, when none of us are here, people will want to pay homage [to Obama's presidency]. This was a crucial time in ...