New polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels ...

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250 years after Thomas Paine published 'Common Sense', what can we learn from the revolutionary work today?

A new political theory suggests that what motivates this president is something far older than great power rivalry.

From the Declaration of Independence to the rise of Donald Trump, we assess America’s complicated relationship with its ...

What does history tell us about U.S. actions in Venezuela? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Stephen Kinzer, author of the book, "Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq." ...

As rules tighten worldwide, more people are pursuing dual citizenship as a form of mobility, opportunity and insurance in an increasingly uncertain political and economic landscape. Here’s what you ...

Venezuela sits on 303 billion barrels of oil—more than Saudi Arabia. So why does it pump less than 1% of global supply? The ...

For oil markets, Venezuela is a footnote in an age of abundance. For Middle East, the US move is a dangerous reminder.

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Tory Bruno, a veteran engineer and aerospace industry executive, has resigned from the top job at United Launch Alliance after more than a decade competing against the growing dominance of SpaceX, the ...