Why People Think Audrey Hepburn Had An Affair With JFK
John F. Kennedy was rumored to have had affairs with many prominent women, including actress Audrey Hepburn. Here's what we know about their alleged fling.
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Markwayne Mullin Is The Only Current Senator Without This Educational Achievement
United States Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma took his position in 2023. He's the one person in the Senate without this educational achievement.
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Whatever Happened To Abraham Lincoln's Kids?
Abraham Lincoln had four children with his wife Mary: Robert Todd Lincoln, Edward Baker Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln, and Thomas Lincoln.
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The Biggest News Stories Of 2023
From politics and politicians to global conflicts to celebrity news, the headlines of 2023 covered them all.
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The Tangled Life Of The My Pillow Guy, Mike Lindell
My Pillow founder Mike Liddell is more famous for his conspiracy theories and right-wing politics than his actual product.
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Why Donald Trump Is Getting Compared To John Gotti
Amid the multiple cases against Donald Trump in 2023, people were comparing the former president to notorious mobster John Gotti. Here's why.
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What Happened To Bill Clinton's Inaugural Ball Saxophone?
During his inauguration ball on January 19, 1993, former president Bill Clinton busted out his saxophone. Here's what happened to the instrument.
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Every Amendment After The Bill Of Rights Explained
Not all Constitutional amendments are as famous as the first 10. Here is each one after the Bill of Rights explained and the circumstances that led to them.
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Bayard Rustin's Relationship With MLK Explained
Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, had a complicated relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Here's the story.
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The True Story Of The 'Wise Gals' Of The CIA
During World War II, the U.S. government created the direct predecessor of the CIA. Women played a huge role in espionage but working in that role wasn't easy.
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Who Is Volker Türk, The United Nations' Human Rights Chief?
In the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, Volker Türk, the United Nations' Human Rights Chief, called out both sides for breaking international law by attacking civilians.
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How Israel Became A Country
Israel is a relatively new nation, born out of a conflation of circumstances in an effort to establish a Jewish state. Yet conflict there has been ongoing.
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The Real Reason American Politicians Are So Wealthy
American politicians' salaries pale in comparison to many other professions, yet more than half are millionaires. Here's why they are so wealthy.
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The Tangled Life Of Matt Gaetz
Who is Rep. Matt Gaetz, what has he stood for, and what has he been involved in? Everything from accusations of human trafficking to body-shaming teenagers.
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Why Kevin McCarthy's Removal As House Speaker Is So Historic (And What Does It Mean)
In a historic moment, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, was forced from his position in a 216 to 210 vote.
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Why Election Day Is In November
The timing of U.S. Election Day has remained consistent since the first president took the White House. Here's why heads of state are decided in November.
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What Happens If A Member Of Congress Dies While In Office?
Occasionally, sitting Senators die before finishing out their terms, leaving a vacant seat. Here's what happens if a member of Congress dies while in office.
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United States Senators Who Served In Their 90s
When most people have long retired, a select few still find the energy to serve in the U.S. Senate. Here are the U.S. Senators who kept going into their 90s.
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Why US Congress Members Don't Have Term Limits
Members of the United States Congress don't have term limits. There are multiple reasons for this, and we have to look back in history to find them.
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What Would Happen If Washington D.C. Became The 51st State?
D.C. statehood has been a topic of debate in recent years, with Washingtonians pushing for representation. Here's what would happen if it became reality.
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Politician Misconduct That Was Caught On Camera
With phones and cameras everywhere, misbehavior is much harder to hide. Here are some politicians who decided to misbehave and were caught red-handed.
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What The 2023 Elections Could Predict For The 2024 Presidential Election
Election seasons in the United States run significantly longer than in other countries, and many experts use previous elections to predict the next.
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Who Is Lachlan Murdoch, Son And Successor Of Rupert Murdoch?
In 2023, Rupert Murdoch announced that his son, Lachlan, would be taking over as chairman of News Corp and Fox News. So who is the younger Murdoch?
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What Is The G20 Summit And What Does It Actually Do?
Representatives from the world's largest economies - the Group of 20 - meet for the G20 Summit each year. So what's the purpose of this meeting?
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The Real Reason Political Commercials End With 'I Approve This Message'
At the end of each political ad, the candidate gives their name and then says, "I approve this message." Why is that, and does it do any good?
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What Happens If A Senator Becomes Unfit To Hold Office Due To Medical Reasons?
In 2023, two United States senators displayed behavior that suggested they might not be fit for their positions. In this situation, what are the options?
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Why Ohio Is So Important In Elections
Ohio is an imporant part of United States elections, which is why you'll see so many political candidates speaking directly to its population. Here's why.
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