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Pennsylvania’s role as a swing state in presidential elections is a modern continuation of a characteristic noted as early as 1802. At a rally celebrating the election victory of President Thomas Jefferson, Pennsylvania was reportedly referred to as “the keystone of the federal union” – a keystone being the central…

A parliamentary system, more disciplined parties and no electoral college have some advantages for democracy, says Cambridge-based U.S. historian Gary Gerstle.

Americans are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July, and their thoughts are most likely on how many hot dogs to buy for the cookout and whether a family member needs to go stake out a good spot to watch the parade and fireworks.

The Supreme Court has limited how prosecutors can use an obstruction statute in hundreds of cases tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Donald Trump returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6 insurrection, and Republicans feted him in a pep rally session.

The GOP finds a way to permanently advantage their shrinking constituencies by corrupting election systems

Commentators and observers are concerned about the possibility of a tie in the November 2024 presidential election. One possibility is that both major-party candidates end up with 269 electoral votes – one short of the 270 required to claim victory. Another scenario is that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who appears…

Republicans push for citizenship question on census to influence political power, facing opposition and legal concerns.

A Republican presidential candidate hasn't won Nevada since 2004, but Joe Biden's struggling the way he is in the South.

Puerto Rico's Democratic primary showcases island's influence on U.S. politics. Biden expected to win.

Conservative rally in Nebraska pushes for winner-take-all Electoral College system, facing challenges in a finely balanced legislature.