Americans expect presidential spouses to be warm, motherly figures, but history shows first ladies can also have considerable political impact on national life
America’s latest first lady, Jill Biden, is breaking with tradition as the first presidential spouse to keep her job while in the White House
Historians call for national reckoning after assault on the US Capitol
Framers of the Constitution did not design a direct democracy where all Americans would get to vote on all issues
Every four years, the US pauses for the peaceful transfer of power as a new president is sworn into office
Departing president is moved out and the executive mansion is cleaned and prepped
Staff has just a few hours to move one first family out and another one in
Tradition rather than the Constitution makes it difficult for US leaders to overstay their welcome
Founding Fathers gave American presidents lots of leeway in granting clemency
Pastor is also the first African American Democrat to represent a Southern state
Most vulnerable residents, schools and minority-run businesses could be hardest hit by COVID-19
800 structures converted into apartments over the past decade
New food processing techniques went from military to mainstream
A history of American culture as seen through its eateries
Experts taken aback to suddenly find people questioning their motives
Many people in the US have developed new health and hygiene habits during the COVID-19 crisis
Many Americans have developed new health and hygiene habits during the COVID-19 crisis
Disputed presidential contests in the US have had varying degrees of impact — from minimal to devastating
More than two-thirds of US adults say the Trump-Biden contest is a significant source of stress
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