Did Dewey Really Defeat Truman In The 1948 Election?
In 1948, newly re-elected President Truman held up a newspaper stating he'd actually lost the election. Did Truman really lose as the paper suggested?
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Why Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court Nomination Is Historic
It's said that journalism is history's first draft, but there's no question that history itself is being made with President Biden's Supreme Court pick.
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The Scandal Surrounding Volodymyr Zelensky
It's true in the U.S. and everywhere else, at every point in history: Politics makes strange bedfellows, with associations that sometimes prove disastrous.
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How Vladimir Putin Came Into Power
Vladimir Putin is a major player on the world stage. Here's how he went from driving cabs to becoming the president of Russia.
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The Truth About Shirley Temple's Time In Politics
Shirley Temple captured the world's attention as a child movie star during the Great Depression. She continued to command the world stage as an adult.
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Where Did Vladimir Putin Go To School?
Despite being the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin remains a mysterious figure. So where exactly did he go to school? Let's take a look and find out.
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How Many Pets Does Vladimir Putin Have?
every single president bar Donald Trump has had a dog at the White House going back 130 years. But is the same true in Russia? Let's find out.
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This Is How Much Money Joe Biden Is Actually Worth
U.S. presidents tend to h ave high net worths, but what about current president Joe Biden? Here's how much President Joe Biden is really worth.
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The Ukraine-Russia Crisis Explained In Brief
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for eight years, with tensions at a high as the U.S. and other countries enter the conversation.
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Is This Why Henry Kissinger's Name Was Changed?
While scholar, statesman and former secretary of state Henry Kissinger has long been involved with American politics, he was not born in America.
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Is This Really Vladimir Putin's Palace?
In early 2021, Alexei Navalny, a Russian anti-corruption activist, released a video depicting what he claimed to be Vladimir Putin's opulent palace.
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What Political Party Is Vladimir Putin Aligned With?
Vladimir Putin has been president of Russia for a long time, even if not for consecutive terms. But what political party is he aligned with? Let's take a look.
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The Most Censored Countries In The World
Though most methods of censorship are similar, political powers develop unique ways to silence citizens. These are the most censored countries in the world.
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How Many Languages Does Vladimir Putin Speak?
These quips are somewhat endearingly referred to in his home country as "Putinisms" (not to be confused with the autocratic "Putinism" political ideology).
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5 Facts About Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
In January 2022, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he would retire within the year. The 83-year-old judge was first appointed in 1994.
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Here's Who Inherited Jackie Kennedy Onassis' Money After She Died
First lady Jackie Kennedy was widowed after her husband President John F. Kennedy was publicly assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
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What Happened To The Post-USSR Countries?
In 1991, the USSR split off into 14 newly independent states, along with Russia gaining it's freedom. But how have those republics fared since?
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The Truth About Jimmy And Rosalynn Carter's Decades-Long Love Story
This modern tale of star-crossed lovers begins nearly a century ago in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where Jimmy Carter met Rosalynn Smith.
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The Trump Family Tree Explained
Everyone is familiar with the immediate family of Donald Trump, but what about his extended family? This is Donald Trump's family tree, explained.
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What Mike Pence's Life Is Like Since The White House
Any elected public servant knows there's the possibility of losing an election. Then comes the necessity of living a probably different sort of life.
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Desmond Tutu's Remains Were Aquamated. Here's What That Means
Instead of a burial or cremation, Desmond Tutu opted for a considerably more low-key send-off, utilizing an eco-friendly process called aquamation.
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Political Secrets Revealed By Lip Readers
Lip reading is not a science. Lip readers have tried deciphering the mouth movements of world leaders around the globe, from David Cameron to Donald Trump.
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The Clinton Family Tree Explained
The Clintons are an American political family. They entered the famous stage to most people in the '90s, when Bill Clinton ran and became the 42nd president.
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The Untold Truth Of The Cuomo Family
The Cuomo family is legendary in New York political circles, but it seems this dynasty may face its downfall. This is the untold truth of the Cuomo family.
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What Happened To Ronald Reagan's Children?
Former actor and governor of California, Ronald Reagan, became the 40th U.S. president in January 1981. When he entered the White House, he had four children.
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The Tragic Death Of Alexander Litvinenko Explained
In contrast to how assassinations in media and real-life are often quick affairs, such was not the case for Alexander Litvinenko, a Russian security officer.
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Is This What Really Happened To John McCain's Money After He Died?
U.S. Senator John McCain of Arizona lived a life of public service, but also great national popularity. He worked hard and reaped rewards. And after his death?
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