Presidential power — and the issues of currency, banking and monetary regulation — have been central to America’s political landscape since the nation’s founding. The relationship between presidents ...

Advances in food processing introduced refined sugars, preservatives and ultra-processed foods into everyday life.

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

Today, the Oval Office is arguably the most iconic workspace in the world — widely recognized as a powerful symbol of presidential authority. Its creation and evolution reflect broader developments in ...

One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history. A local substitute teacher, John Scopes, was charged with ...