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Unlike many other countries, where the president or prime minister is chosen by direct popular vote, in the United States a candidate may win the popular vote and still not be elected to the nation’s highest office. The U.S. also differs from most other democracies in that it has no…

Here’s a look at how the presidential election certification process works

…A Hazy Shade of Winter… You know the drill. Headline first. Then a march through the methodology. If you want single-serving factoids, go to, well, pretty much anywhere else on the Internet. Donald Trump arrives in the office almost an hour later than any President since 1933. His average arrival…

The prize only ever travels to Canberra - and people love it

Unsealed court filings reveal mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago involving Trump and valet, leading to criminal charges.

Former President Trump invokes Biden's classified records investigation to block document release, raising national security concerns.

One of Trump's children was told "talk to your dad about giving them back," associate said in classified docs interview.

FBI investigation 'Plasmic Echo' into mishandling of classified documents from Trump White House revealed in court filings.

Legal battle between US government and Trump over ownership of presidential documents, highlighting transparency and historical preservation.