When presidents would send handwritten lists of their nominees to the Senate, things were a lot different
George Washington, the first president of the United States, operated from the assumption that the president and the Senate should be actively involved in approving even the lowest-level officials. After early nominations for the likes of Thomas Jefferson ...
Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 will mark the 60th presidential swearing-in ceremony in United States history.
U.S. presidents who weren't inaugurated outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
President-elect Donald Trump's will be sworn in under the Capitol Rotunda, rather than outside. But he's not the only president inaugurated in an unusual location.
George W. Bush Belly Taps Barack Obama After ‘Partner in Crime’ Michelle Misses Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral
George W. Bush's unlikely friendship with the Obamas once again on display on Jan. 9, when the Republican gave Barack Obama a friendly greeting at the state funeral for Jimmy Carter
What is the presidential inauguration? Explaining the history and meaning of Inauguration Day
With Trump's presidential inauguration just around the corner, review the history and meaning of Inauguration Day.
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When presidents would send handwritten lists of their nominees to the Senate, things were a lot different
The founders’ model: Transparent inefficiency George Washington, the first president of the United States, operated from the assumption that the president and the Senate should be actively ...
Trump admin threatens prosecution of local officials over immigration
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department plans to investigate and potentially prosecute state and local officials who do not comply with federal immigration laws, according to a leaked memo. “Let us be clear: we’ve already ensured that local law enforcement should be following state law,
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Democrats May Not Reach Trump’s Level of Power For a Long Time
They can reconquer the House and the White House. But the Senate looks problematic, thanks to a solid red bloc of 25 states.
US Senate committee holds hearing on former GA Rep. Doug Collins as new VA Secretary
As of Thursday morning, the former House of Representatives member was in the Veterans Committee as part of the confirmation process.
VA Dems reject Youngkin's antisemitism expert pick from George Mason Univ board amid troubling incidents
Kenneth Marcus' name was stripped from a resolution confirming Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's nominees to George Mason University's Board of Visitors.
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In Our View: Imperial presidency poses threat to democracy
The specifics of executive orders issued this week by Donald Trump will be hashed out by the legal system and in the court of public opinion.
Democrats wage confirmation wars as Trump turns up pressure on Senate
The tactics are reminiscent of the ones taken the first time Trump entered the White House. At the time, Democrats homed in on eight nominees they would delay, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warning against a “rushed” process.