As it weighs the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for the position of Director of National Intelligence, the United States Senate faces a fundamental choice: Should it reject those like Gabbard who ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington ... Washington retreated to the Senate chambers to deliver his ...

The filibuster is a procedural, not constitutional, requirement and can be changed. It’s been on the Senate books since 1917, ...

George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...

For the first time in over a century, two freshmen senators represent Ohio: Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted.

Presidents Day 2025 is on 17. Learn the history, why we celebrate, and what’s open and closed on this federal holiday.

Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in mid-February to honor past U.S. presidents. Locally, it's part of the next big break week - known as Presidents Day break week in some ...

The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House Office of Management and Budget director after a 30-hour floor fight, ...