Presidency
Understanding America’s Electoral College [infographic]
America’s Electoral College system is difficult to explain, but it has successfully enabled the election of presidents since the country’s founding.
Swing states keep campaigns guessing
U.S. presidential candidates have to win states to become president. Some states' choices are obvious, but others, the swing states, could go either way.
Presidents memorialized
Around the United States, numerous memorials — some famous, some obscure — honor those people who served as U.S. president.
Trump’s 2021 pro-growth budget proposal
Learn about President Trump's 2021 budget, which, if enacted, would continue the United States on a path of economic growth.
Meet the guests for the State of the Union address
The 11 people invited to President Trump's third State of the Union address include a 2-year-old survivor, an Army veteran and a Border Patrol official.
The U.S. tradition of breakfast, presidents and prayer
The National Prayer Breakfast brings together religious, business and political leaders and has been attended by every president since Eisenhower in 1953.
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."
Test your knowledge of U.S. presidents [quiz]
Every February, Americans honor their presidents. Take our quiz to see how much you know about U.S. presidents. Share your results!
Excerpts from President Trump’s State of the Union address
Here are some of the highlights from President Trump's State of the Union speech that he delivered to Congress on February 5.