Discover who is called the Father of the U.S. Constitution. Learn about his key contributions, including the Federalist Papers, the Bill of Rights, and his theory of checks and balances.

Fifty years ago, I lived in Washington, D.C. during America’s Bicentennial. Leading the 200-year event was the late Senator ...

The birthplace of American democracy is officially back open after a four-month closure. Independence Hall was temporarily closed at the beginning of the government shutdown on October 1 and remained ...

With a song from 1759 as a mile marker, pianist Lara Downes and historian Jill Lepore examine what this land was like just ...

In the US, Trump has pushed the judiciary further into his own hands, turning appointments and rulings into political tools ...

OpEd: A bill to block naturalized citizens from running for office in Kentucky would not pass muster with our Founding ...

Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”, published 250 years ago, ignited the drive for American independence. That was hardly the end of the radical founder’s strange and winding story.

The administration has ordered that further changes be made to Independence National Historical Park, according to internal ...

Don Lemon’s attorney says his arrest over coverage of a Minnesota church protest is an unprecedented attack on press freedom.

Florida faces a doctor and nurse shortage, which some attribute to an anti-science political climate. A proposed Affordable ...

AnyWho reports each U.S. state's motto reflects its values and history, forming a unique tapestry of American ideals and ...

The military has been used domestically about 30 times since 1807, mostly to enforce civil rights and quell riots. Can they be used to quash political protests?