As the purpose and meaning of the 14th Amendment are once again debated, it’s well worth learning more about one of its primary authors: George S. Boutwell.

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Two British diplomats expelled in a spying row. A blistering statement from Russia's foreign intelligence service calling ...

Explore the history of presidential pardons for insurrectionists, including those of Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant, and their consequences.

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Johnson Here’s a pro tip, political science majors: don’t use a racist slur when talking about people you’re asking to vote ...

As the U.S. under Donald Trump seeks to reset ties with Moscow and broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, Britain has been ...

The House has voted to censure Rep. Al Green (D-TX) following his shouting during President Donald Trump’s recent address to ...

A familiar scene has played out over and over in the U.S. House: Republicans, unable to approve federal funding legislation ...

The Department of Education under President Trump initiated sweeping layoffs Tuesday night, sending “reduction in force” ...