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What’s a constitutional crisis? Here’s how Trump’s recent moves are challenging the Constitution’s separation of powers

In a short few weeks, President Donald Trump has upended many core parts and functions of the U.S. government. He dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development and fired thousands of government employees. He has also fired several inspectors general and board members of independent agencies.

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2025

Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy

Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security.

Kiplinger · Feb 17, 2025

Republican's Constitutional Rewrite To Give Trump Third Term Would Still Bar Obama From Running Again

''No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times, nor be elected to any additional term after being elected to two consecutive terms," reads the resolution by Rep. Andy Ogles.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025

Push to honor trailblazing woman who spearheaded New Deal with monument

Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet, was labor secretary under FDR

The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2024

From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history

If the Yippies – a group of young activists known for political dissent – had their way, Americans would have elected a 145-pound pig named Pigasus as president in 1968.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

What is the 'special relationship'? Keir Starmer meets US President Joe Biden

The UK and US have a long and rich history as allies, but why is this?

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2024

Biden to deliver State of the Union address: All you need to know

The US president will lay out his policy priorities in a speech to Congress eight months before November’s election.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2024

In historians' Presidents Day survey, Biden vs. Trump is not a close call

A survey of historians and presidential experts ranks President Biden in 14th place all-time, just ahead of Woodrow Wilson and Ronald Reagan. Former President Donald Trump came in last.

WEKU · Feb 19, 2024

Biden’s Middle East trip has messages for both global and domestic audiences

U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to travel to an active war zone and the scene of an unfolding humanitarian crisis spoke volumes, even before his arrival.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023

Presidential pets can breed controversy. A dog was once suspected of being a spy

Historically, pets — everything from birds to cats to dogs — have been part of the White House. And Biden's dog Commander isn't alone. More than a few have ended up embroiled in some controversy.

WEKU · Oct 7, 2023