Overall, the country that Trump is inheriting from Biden is in pretty good shape on everything from the economy to democracy, but Americans remain unhappy due to issues such as inflation and home prices, and long-term problems remain.

A new Gallup survey found over half, 54%, believe Biden will be remembered as a “below average” (17%) or “poor” (37%) president. Just 19% think he’ll be remembered as an “outstanding” (6%) or “above average” (13%) president.

President Joe Biden lost the American public's support during the messy withdrawal from Afghanistan -- and never got it back. Columnist Ron Faucheux has all the numbers.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed, but felt they had no choice. That's what White House Press Secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after the Republican president and first

A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.

With all the attention deservedly on President Trump and what he intends to do with his defiant return to the White House, there’s a more than good chance we’ll spend the next four years consumed

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, he has built the most formidable foundation of Republican electoral strength since the Ronald Reagan era in the 1980s.

Former President Jimmy Carter’s recent death and funeral reminded Americans of his legacy and the values that motivated his public service.

Monday's ceremony follows the usual pattern for presidents beginning a second term. Donald Trump ‘s second inauguration as president wasn’t as widely viewed as his first, keeping with a historical pattern for second-term presidents.

But he really does have the chance to lead America into the golden age he proclaimed in his second inaugural address. Historic circumstances, political dynamics and his own audacity could also enable him to achieve the legacy he wants as “a peacemaker and a unifier”.

The partisan press, which dominated the early 1800s, has returned in the modern era, with 69 percent of U.S. adults having little or no trust in the media, and 44 percent believing the press is harming democracy.

This long-term cash shortfall has been growing for decades and reached $23.2 trillion in 2024 -- but it isn't the most immediate concern. The 2024 Trustees Report also estimates t