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U.S. markets opened with big gains Wednesday amid clear signs of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a “de-escalation” from unsustainable tariffs against China in the trade war between the…

The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution aren't only being read in classrooms these days

The first stage of the 2024 election takes place amid wind chills of -40F on what is expected to be coldest caucus night ever

The White House's latest tenant invited over Architectural Digest magazine for a rare and personal look at his version of the Oval Office.

A government gig doesn't appear to be in the cards — but the overture reflects their warm relationship.

When Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham writes about someone as complex as Lincoln, and a time more divisive than today, there are important lessons to learn.

Speech outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia will highlight how America’s standing – and democracy – are at stake

A new biography celebrates the sharp humour and difficult life of the Pulitzer-winning newspaper humourist, once known as ‘the wit of Washington’

‘If you have any reservations about the system’s capacity to deliver justice, they have just been affirmed’