Government

From Mussolini to Putin, authoritarian demagogues of the past century have followed a blueprint that has been unnervingly replicated by Trump's presidency in the United States. What are the characteristics of so-called "strongmen"? What conditions allow their rise to power?How is this style of leadership undermining democracy in countries around the world, and what can be done to reverse course?

The U.S. Postal Service, often overlooked and taken for granted as a part of everyday American life, was written into the Constitution as necessary to…

With primary runoffs on the horizon and a presidential election later this year, will the way Texans register to vote and cast ballots be modified to fit…

The position of Attorney General is among the most powerful in American government. As head of the Department of Justice and chief legal counsel to the…

The Electoral College has the ultimate decision-making power when choosing the next president and members are supposed to -- and in some states required…

Early voting begins today for Texas’ Super Tuesday primary. In the presidential races voters will be choosing delegates to the Republican and Democratic…

Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout.Delivering a hit to the Texas gay rights movement, Houston voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected…