Martin Van Buren’s attempt to regain the Democratic nomination Van Buren was one of a few presidents that did not retire gracefully and leave politics to younger men. He was up for re-election in 1840 but lost, leading him to retire. ...
A significant number of U.S. presidents have faced calls for impeachment, including five of the past six Republican presidents. But few of those accusations were taken seriously by Congress. There were evenrumblingsabout impeaching the nation's first president,George Washington, by those who oppose...
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The field is far from set, voters are just beginning to tune in and there's still a year before the first nominating caucus in Iowa. SEE: Week in Cartoons for Feb. 25-March 1 But the first inning of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary game belongs to Kamala Harris. The first-t...
This is one of the criticisms of democratic state ballot initiatives, where people directly vote for constitutional amendments. Billions of dollars can be spent on last minute deceptive commercials to sway the public, and secretaries of ...
A sitting president not seeking re-election and two assassination attempts on a major party nominee in the same year may seem unprecedented. But in reality, Americans experienced similar circumstances back in 1968. In March of that year, sitting Democratic President Lyndon Johnson opted not to seek...
The Constitution established the Supreme Court in 1789, leaving justice confirmation procedure to Congress. Here's how it works—and how it has changed.
In a recession, prioritizing liquidity and safety ensures access to funds while maintaining steady, low-risk returns. Kate StalterFeb. 20, 2025 9 Best Growth Stocks for 10 Years Wall Street and Washington may change fast, but these stocks have staying power. ...
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is mocking Trump’s promise of a “golden age,” saying the flurry of executive orders the president signed created a “golden age” for big monied interests and law-breaking Jan. 6 rioters. “With a flick of a pen, President Trump took steps to make...
‘The majority of the voters seem to have elected an autocrat': Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina weighs in on President Donald Trump’s first weeks in office, how to alleviate poverty and more. Aneeta Mathur-Ashton Feb. 24, 2025 Capitol Chat: Clyburn on Trump, Poverty Talks ...