From the Declaration of Independence, to railroads, to the rise of conglomerates: Here are 51 seminal moments in the ...

Since 1976, Congress and the White House have faced off over budgets and brought the U.S. government to a near halt more than 20 times.

Congress is barreling toward a government shutdown with both sides digging in two days before the Oct. 1 funding deadline. Republicans are insisting on a “clean” continuing resolution ...

Annie Polland argues that studying our humble roots teaches us what really makes American history exceptional.