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.
U.S. leads in fight against transnational corruption
The OECD published a report that praised the U.S. for fighting corruption around the world. Read more about how the U.S. combats foreign bribery.
Iranian regime used internet blackout to hide atrocities
The Iranian regime used the nearly weeklong internet blackout to cover the state's violent crackdown on nationwide protests.
Stopping corruption might seem impossible. But there are simple ways to...
Every year, $3.5 trillion is paid in bribes or stolen by corrupt officials. Stopping graft might seem impossible. But there are simple ways to fight it.
President Trump orders police reforms
President Trump has ordered numerous police reforms after the death of George Floyd. See which cities are also taking steps to limit excessive force.
How science works in the U.S.
The U.S. scientific culture encourages new discoveries. It does it through collaboration, public funding, open science, peer review and outreach.
Report: Venezuelans protest for democracy more than ever [infographic]
Street demonstrations across Venezuela calling for democratic elections and restoration of basic services rose nearly 100% in 2019 from a year earlier.
40 years of broken promises in Iran [video]
In 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini promised to improve the lives of Iranian citizens. Instead, Iran’s corrupt regime has delivered 40 years of failure.
Accuracy matters when it comes to jobs reports
Learn how the U.S. calculates its jobless numbers, and why policymakers and job seekers alike depend on timely, transparent economic data.