presidential history

The absolute power of the presidential pardon has once again proven to be at odds with a system of government that depends on checks and balances. What's the history of the pardon? We hear from Mark Osler. He's the Robert & Marion Short Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The lessons of history about second-term presidents and second-term Republicans in particular are not just the stuff of textbooks. They can offer guidance and perhaps even temper expectations.

Intense political divide, debates about citizenship, fears of political violence, and a public unsure about whether the presidency can even work— these were some of the challenges that John Adams had to solve— and in the process he helped to create what we recognize as the power of the presidency and the creation of political norms.

A poll commissioned by Puente News Collaborative represents a rare survey by U.S. Media of voters ahead of Sunday's presidential election.

President Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, was married on Saturday at the White House. Here's a look at the history of White House weddings.

The President-elect's transition team is pushing back against the decision from Twitter, which is a reversal from the last presidential transition.

From the Founding Fathers to fake news, relations between American presidents and the media have been contentious throughout the country's history.…