The Oval Office’s creation and evolution reflect broader developments in the nature and perception of the modern American presidency.

Few presidential powers are as consequential and enduring as the appointment of a judge to the Supreme Court of the United States. While the writers of the Constitution believed merit should be the ...

The thickness of the wallets of America’s 46 presidents has shown a wide range: some entered office with a large net worth, a few lost most of their assets after leaving the White House, others ...

Picture American presidents what comes up? Speeches that feel serious, big choices, connections around the world. Yet away from the White House, past those tall halls of influence, lies something ...