How a president's death helped kill Washington's "spoils system"
In the 1800s, the main job requirement for most federal employees was loyalty to the newly-elected president. But after a ...
The end of the founders’ presidency
Donald Trump’s early administration moves are accelerating the concentration of executive power at the expense of Congress.
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US Vice President JD Vance’s memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
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The civil service was once politicized. Then a president was assassinated.
Reformers in the Republican Party, which dominated national politics in the 1860s and 1870s, had been calling for a ...
Move to rename Garfield County roadways for President Trump fails
A move to rename southern Utah roadways after President Donald Trump has failed after the Garfield County Commission voted ...
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When a House Painter Failed to Assassinate President Andrew Jackson, It Was the First Such Attempt in U.S. Presidential History
Duel pistols were no match for the White House incumbent, who fended off the assailant with his cane on this date in 1835 ...
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Massachusetts man arrested at U.S. Capitol threatened politicians with knives, Molotov cocktails, police say
told Capitol Police officers he would "like to turn himself in" on Monday, telling them he wanted to kill Scott Bessent, who was recently confirmed as the United States secretary of the treasury ...
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Why some economists say Trump administration measures could drag down Hampton Roads
The Hampton Roads and U.S. economies have a solid foundation in 2025, but potential tariffs and other actions from President ...
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Judge vacates order against J6 defendants, says they can visit US Capitol without seeking permission
The order stated, "You must not knowingly enter the District of Columbia without first obtaining the permission from the Court," adding, "You must not knowingly enter the United States Capitol ...
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Thirty take oath of citizenship at Kansas Capitol, commit to building a future in United States
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‘Unusual order’ barring commuted J6 defendants from DC, Capitol raises constitutional implications: expert
It adds, "You must not knowingly enter the United States Capitol Building or onto surrounding grounds known as Capitol Square." The filing says the order is effective as of Friday at noon.
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DOJ asks judge to drop order barring Oath Keepers from visiting Capitol
It also applied to several of Rhodes’ co-defendants in the case. “You must not knowingly enter the United States Capitol Building or onto surrounding grounds known as Capitol Square ...