U.S. Government

President Obama has held state dinners for 17 foreign leaders. The lavish events allow the president and first lady to combine diplomacy with glamour.

In the United States, defeated political candidates acknowledge election losses publicly, knowing that they have the chance to compete and win another day.

Vice President Pence championed the creation of a U.S. Space Force — a new branch of the U.S. military — to protect global communication, navigation and other systems.

When Donald Trump arrived at the White House after being sworn in as the 45th president, waiting for him was a letter from his predecessor, Barack Obama.

President George H.W. Bush has died, after a lifetime of serving his country and playing important roles on the world stage.

Just how rare is voting fraud or election rigging? In the U.S., rigging an election is extremely unlikely. Find out how elections are kept transparent.

These U.S. Supreme Court cases — about inciting crime, printing falsehoods and using obscenity — put Americans' belief in free speech to the test.

President Trump led a grateful nation in paying tribute February 28 to “America’s Pastor,” the Reverend Billy Graham, in the solemnity of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

The United States is supporting India with its ambitious clean energy program, including this solar rooftop project in partnership with Indian Railways.