good governance
Is your money safe?
Multiple U.S. institutions help keep people's money safe. Learn the different ways Americans know their bank deposits and other investments are protected.
Some election wins aren’t what they seem
When an election winner takes 95 or 100 percent of the vote, it's less likely he's incredibly popular and more likely that the election was not free and fair.
The first U.S. president set his own term limit
More than 200 years ago, George Washington voluntarily gave up the office of the presidency of the United States. Find out why the speech he gave announcing his departure is still so important that it is read aloud every year in the Senate.
Just the facts: The State Department’s annual human rights reports
Want to know the human rights situation in a country? The human rights reports let you investigate its free speech, dissent, minority relations and more.
Summit seeks to bolster security, prosperity across the Americas
Vice President Pence attends the April 13–14 Summit of the Americas in Peru. He will promote democracy, fair trade and secure borders in the hemisphere.
Nations of Western Hemisphere share strong values [video]
Leaders of the Western Hemisphere's countries will gather in Lima, Peru, April 13–14 for the eighth Summit of the Americas. Check out this video to learn about our shared values.
Meet U.S. Acting Secretary of State Sullivan
During this transition period between secretaries of state, a steady hand takes charge and career employees continue their work supporting the president's foreign policies.
In Ethiopia and Djibouti, Tillerson stresses democracy, security efforts
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson lauded the voluntary transfer of power in Ethiopia and thanked the people of Djibouti for hosting U.S. troops.
What do Nelson Mandela, George Washington and a Roman consul have...
What do Nelson Mandela, George Washington and Roman consul Cincinnatus have in common? Each walked away from political power.