George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not ...

The Education Department has long been a target of conservatives. Over many years, presidential candidates, think tank ...

U.S. officials say now-suspended programs across Africa were designed specifically to respond to national security threats and contain the spread of terrorism.

U.S. states seem to mark Presidents Day with as many different names and honors as there have been presidents.

Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on Presidents Day? Here's what to know for Monday, Feb. 17.

A new study of Joe Biden's schedule has revealed that he took hundreds of days off during his presidential tenure.

Originally established as Washington’s Birthday in 1885, the holiday was designated to honor the first US president, George Washington, whose birthday falls on February 22.

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As a 45-plus-year resident of Denver, I would like him to know that I am proud of the way Denver responded to the influx of undocumented migrants. I am proud that we worked hard and at ...

Donald Trump's mug shot is displayed in the hallway leading up to the Oval Office, a newswire photo from Feb. 13 shows. The ...