When Does a President’s Term Officially End?
Inauguration Day isn’t just a matter of scheduling—presidential term limits are exactly four years, down to the hour.
Inauguration Day isn’t just a matter of scheduling—presidential term limits are exactly four years, down to the hour.
Here’s the history behind the four-year limit, plus answers to all your other questions about presidential terms.
On December 20, 2019, Donald Trump signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, creating a sixth branch of the U.S. military: The United States Space Force.
On November 5, people across Great Britain celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with bonfires and fireworks. But who was Guy Fawkes and why does he have a celebration named after him?
While certain Subway bread types are healthier than others, the sugar content pushes them all toward the “dessert” end of the spectrum.
Its political legacy began during the Iran hostage crisis, but other kinds of October surprises had been happening for decades.
The 1.5-foot hats famously worn by the Buckingham Palace guards date back to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Many states are letting residents vote by mail in this November’s presidential election—here’s how to do it.
Election Day 2020 is less than two months away, and you can help things run smoothly (and probably get paid for it).
It’s a stage adaptation of an episode from season three, and Aaron Sorkin is on board to write new material for it.
It’s literally about a mighty king’s love affair with a commoner, but it’s figuratively about Operation Desert Storm.
“We are smart enough to buckle up without police, tickets, and Big Brother,” Jerry Williams said. But were they?
The Navy keeps spotting UFOs along the coast, and the Department of Defense wants to get to the bottom of it.
You can decorate your envelope with Sally Ride, Scooby-Doo, or a lovely portrait of mustachioed Walt Whitman.
The Former Presidents Act, which was passed by Dwight Eisenhower in 1958—largely to help Harry Truman, who struggled financially after leaving the Oval Office—entitles ex-presidents to a handful of benefits.
Legislators hope the bill will help put an end to puppy mills and encourage people to adopt rescue animals.
“Larger than life” sums up Bella Abzug. The New York-based Democratic congresswoman gained 1970s notoriety with her big hats and bold feminist voice.
The state has expanded its trash pick-up services to accommodate the new policy, but many residents are already composting pros.
“If there is any invention on earth that we don't want down here, that is it,” a Congressman said about Edison’s voting machine.
Introduced in 1807, the Act affords the president the power to intervene in state law enforcement efforts. But debate rages over when it's appropriate to do so.
The items from Woodrow Wilson’s century-old time capsule are on virtual display just in time for Memorial Day.
The first of the 2020 stimulus checks go out this week. This tool from the IRS will tell you when to expect yours.
The federal government is offering financial support to Americans in the coming weeks. Here's how to find out how much you'll get.
On March 20, U.S. treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin announced via Twitter that Tax Day will be pushed back by three months—to July 15—amidst the coronavirus pandemic.