U.S. elections
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.
Trump administration reaffirms election integrity
A new executive order requires mandatory sanctions and other consequences for foreign individuals or governments that attempt to meddle in U.S. elections.
U.S. elections get international monitors too
As a participating member of the OSCE, the United States invited international election monitors to ensure the November 8, 2016, elections were free and fair.
Term limits on presidents are a good thing. Here’s why.
Even if you like a president enough to support giving him or her more time in office, there are good reasons not to break rules on term limits.
Turkish Americans make their mark in local government
Two Turkish-American politicians entered politics to serve their communities. Learn more about 2017 election winners Tayfun Selen and Hacibey Catalbasoglu.
Women in politics: A timeline
Women have accomplished many political milestones in the history of the United States. See their photos and learn about what they've achieved.
Here’s newly sworn-in President Trump’s full speech
President Trump makes his inaugural address to the people of the United States and the world, laying out his vision for the future
Inauguration trivia: Why don’t the flags match?
What do the flags on the U.S. Capitol mean at the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump? Click here to learn the symbolism behind each of the flags.
Donald Trump: America’s new president
Donald J. Trump was sworn in January 20 as the 45th president. He is a businessman who promised to help Americans improve their standard of living.