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February 19, 2024

American presidents once revered the Supreme Court: Here's what we can learn from William Howard Taft

William Howard Taft wanted to be chief justice, not president, as author Jared Cohen writes in an exclusive excerpt from "Life After Power," his new book. Here's what the nation can learn from him.

February 19, 2024

What makes a president great?

In an election year, conversations about what makes a president great happen all over America. Presidents Day is the perfect time to look for insights from the nation’s historians.

February 18, 2024

The First Lady is a 'profoundly important person' to put out on the campaign: Anita McBride

Former Laura Bush Chief of Staff Anita McBride discusses Jill Biden's influence on the president's re-election bid and the role of first ladies in presidential administrations. 

February 18, 2024

The NASCAR presidency of Joe Biden is running out of gas

The 66th Daytona 500 will take place on Sunday, February 18. If you look closely you will also see a redux of Joe Biden's presidency. Here's how to spot the signs.

February 18, 2024

Israel 'outright rejects' foreign efforts to create Palestinian state after Hamas war, Netanyahu declares

Israel would "outright reject" any attempt by foreign powers to impose a Palestinian state on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday.

February 17, 2024

Biden appears to confuse NATO with Ukraine in calling for Congress members to pass funding bill

President Biden appeared to mix up Ukraine and NATO while discussing a bipartisan funding bill for the war-torn country.

February 17, 2024

On this day in history, February 17, 1801, Jefferson is elected president as party politics divide new nation

Thomas Jefferson was elected president on this day in history, Feb. 17, 1801. He first had to defeat President John Adams, then overcome Aaron Burr in Congress.

February 16, 2024

CNN legal analyst clashes with White House over Hur report: 'Defensive bluster'

White House Counsel spokesman Ian Sams and CNN legal analyst Elie Honig locked horns Friday over the latter's coverage of Special Counsel Robert Hur's report.

February 16, 2024

Biden calls for an end to impeachment inquiry after indictment of FBI informant: 'Outrageous effort'

President Biden is calling for House Republicans to drop their impeachment inquiry against him, saying Friday it has been “an outrageous effort from the beginning."

February 16, 2024

Biden privately defiant that he didn't botch Afghanistan withdrawal: book

President Biden remains defiant that he made the right calls regarding the deadly and chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to an upcoming book.