What are midterm elections, and why are they important?
Although Americans won't elect a president in the 2018 midterm elections, their choices will have a big effect on the country's direction.
United with Ukraine [August–September 2022]
Check out our latest coverage of the developments in Ukraine and the U.S. response. This article will be updated on a rolling basis.
Kremlin plans sham referendums to annex parts of Ukraine
Moscow is rolling out a version of the same playbook it used in 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea and later held staged elections.
The secret pact that ushered in World War II and changed...
Learn more about a secret 1939 pact between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany that affected millions in Europe.
Russia continues its quest to erase Ukraine’s culture, identity
Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to impose Russian cultural, economic and citizenship standards upon Ukrainian citizens.
United with Ukraine [June-July 2022]
Check out our latest coverage of the developments in Ukraine and the U.S. response. This article will be updated on a rolling basis.
A lot of history happened on July 4
On July 4, 1776, America's Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Do you know about other events in U.S. history that fell on the Fourth?
D-Day anniversary prompts reflection
Remembering D-Day, a pivotal Allied victory during World War II, links the struggles against tyranny in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Strengthening democracies across the Americas
Leaders will discuss democratic governance and open government at this year's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles.