
Chapter 10: Architecture and decoration as a form of power
An imperial presidency demands grand architecture — and Trump wants one of his legacies to be precisely the creation of that image

An imperial presidency demands grand architecture — and Trump wants one of his legacies to be precisely the creation of that image

Former National Security Adviser appears in court after being accused of sharing confidential data with his family

Although the goal is to benefit American workers in advanced sectors, experts warn that the measure limits growth and innovation, especially in artificial intelligence

The former frontman for Creedence Clearwater Revival, which broke up in 1972 after five years of dazzling success, has put the turbulent history of the legendary band behind him. A symbol of a historic moment in American rock, he has just released a new album

The Lebanese proprietor of a Texas fast-food chain dedicated to the president faces deportation proceedings for illegally remaining in the United States

Judge Joseph Laplante admits a class-action lawsuit, allowing him to issue a temporary nationwide stay

The former Democratic secretary of state predicts that, despite Donald Trump, ‘the energy transition will continue’

In his book ‘Abundance,’ the ‘New York Times’ columnist calls on the US left to create a more prosperous society by supporting new technologies and reducing bureaucracy

In previous years, detainees have reported inadequate medical care, mistreatment and psychological trauma inflicted on children due to prolonged detention

The threat of tariffs by Donald Trump is the latest in a long list of confrontations, from the dramatic debt crisis of the 1980s to clashes over the Iraq war and previous trade battles

Supervisor had authorized a single air traffic controller to monitor planes and helicopters at the same time, contrary to standard procedure at the time of day the crash occurred

Former presidents, businessmen and celebrities are on the list of potential inauguration day attendees

Donald Trump, who mocked the former president in October when he turned 100, now says that the United States owes ‘him a debt of gratitude’

The Democrat, whose influence grew after leaving the White House, served only one term (1977-1981), weighed down by inflation and the Iran hostage crisis

In his book, ‘The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England,’ historian Marc Morris recounts the turbulent era between the abandonment of Britain by the Romans and the Norman conquest

The Nobel Prize winner in Economics is leaving the newspaper before Donald Trump’s return to the White House. His last column talks about ‘finding hope in an age of resentment’

The businesswoman says she was rejuvenated via an illegal gene therapy tested on mice. Scientists are dubious of her claims

In five occasions, this system has awarded the presidency to candidates who did not win the popular vote

The California politician and 41st U.S. treasurer under George W. Bush is one of the voices within the party calling on people not to vote for the former president

Nineteen hijackers took control of four commercial flights as part of a coordinated terrorist attack on several iconic U.S. landmarks. As a result, 2,977 victims lost their lives

The director of the FBI told the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence the agency had detected a ‘wide array of very dangerous threats’

Abraham Lincoln heads the new edition of a list made with the opinions of 154 academics and experts

He was known for his overt patriotism on post 9/11 songs like ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,’ and boisterous barroom tunes like ‘I Love This Bar’ and ‘Red Solo Cup’

In 20 years, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has saved 25 million lives and enabled 20 million people with HIV to start antiretroviral treatment, among other achievements. The director general of the WHO calls for it to continue

The request filed Monday for the Supreme Court to take up the matter directly reflects Smith’s desire to keep the trial, currently set for March 4, on track

It’s the latest health policy pitch from a White House gearing up to make its efforts to tackle drug prices a central theme in next year’s reelection campaign

Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, she retired in 2006. Although of conservative ideology, she earned a reputation as a moderate jurist