The Oval Office’s creation and evolution reflect broader developments in the nature and perception of the modern American presidency.

The thickness of the wallets of America’s 46 presidents has shown a wide range: some entered office with a large net worth, a few lost most of their assets after leaving the White House, others ...

Few presidential powers are as consequential and enduring as the appointment of a judge to the Supreme Court of the United States. While the writers of the Constitution believed merit should be the ...