7 facts you should know about USAID’s new leader
Meet the new USAID administrator who volunteered in Kenya, was ambassador to Tanzania, and has family in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K.
What’s next for Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court?
President Trump is nominating an experienced federal judge to be a U.S. Supreme Court justice. What should the nominee expect next?
It’s official: White House unveils first lady’s portrait
The White House releases first lady Melania Trump's official portrait. The photograph shows the first lady, who used to be a fashion model, in her new home.
What does a public defender do in the U.S.?
Public defenders back criminal defendants in the U.S. who can't afford a private attorney and are at risk of going to prison. Learn how they came to be.
From fireside chats to Twitter, presidents speak to the people
From "fireside chats" on the radio to Twitter, presidents going back a century have adopted the latest technologies to communicate with the American people.
230 years of diplomacy [poster]
U.S. diplomacy is 230 years old this year. This poster, which carries the image of the first secretary of state, commemorates this long history.
Trump’s choice for top China diplomat has long ties to Xi
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is President-elect Trump's pick as U.S. ambassador to China. Branstad has known Chinese President Xi Jinping for 30 years.
What does a national security adviser do?
Ever wondered what the U.S. national security adviser actually does? Learn why a former adviser describes it as "the best foreign-policy job in government."
As new Americans become citizens, July 4 is a special day
Immigrants from around the world will be sworn in as naturalized U.S. citizens on America’s Independence Day.