Bush is the son and brother of two previous presidents. He has gained much support from top Republicans, and will continue to do so – because of his last name. Fun fact: The issue that Bush seems to promote most during his time as governor of Florida was educational reform – something ...
Some Democrats are still considering whether to run for president, some made it official and some never even entered the fray. But the 2020 parlor game is well underway. Here's the U.S. News analysis of the initial field, separated into three tiers, based on public polling data and eval...
Joe Biden, 81, is the current president of the United States, having assumed office after defeating Donald Trump in 2020. He previously served as vice president under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. He represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate from 1973 to 2009, where he was a ranking memb...
Senate Confirms Kash Patel: What Now? Consumers have turned pessimistic about the economic outlook, as polls find a majority disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy. Tim SmartFeb. 20, 2025 Trump Plans Dragging Down Econ Outlook President Donald Trump’s Cabinet is made up lar...
The federal election case was stalled for months after Trump's claim of presidential immunity wound its way to the Supreme Court, whichruled in early Julythat former presidents are entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official acts. Proceedings are set to resume in Septembe...
The vice presidential oath has been administered by a variety of officials over the nation's history. The first three vice presidents, and many throughout the 19th century, took the oath from the president pro tempore of the Senate, according to theJoint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Cerem...
He and other lawmakers who boycotted the Senate insist that the way the amendment to the state constitution is written means they can seek another term. Also filing for reelection on Thursday were Sen. Dennis Linthicum and Sen. Art Robinson, according to the secretary...
robert f. kennedy jr. took a major step toward confirmation as the next hhs secretary after the senate finance committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination. aneeta mathur-ashton feb. 4, 2025 job openings fall as labor market cools the drop of more than half...
The Presidents Thomas Jefferson The nation's first secretary of state,Jeffersonheld the position in the cabinet of George Washington from 1790 to 1793. Jefferson was already a revered figure for having written the Declaration of Independence and for having served as a diplomat in Paris. So it's...
3. Checks and balances system Checks and balances system was based on division of powers. Congress is the Legislative branch. It consists of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Executive branch, known as the administ