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10 facts about Abraham Lincoln’s assassination

by NCC Staff

It was on this day in 1865 that President Abraham Lincoln was shot while watching a play at Ford’s Theater. Lincoln died the…

10 facts about Abraham Lincoln’s assassination
Looking back at the day FDR died

by Scott Bomboy

On April 12, 1945, the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, died in Georgia. Harry Truman along with an…

Looking back at the day FDR died
Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity, abortion arguments in final sitting

by Scott Bomboy

On April 15, 2024, the Supreme Court will start its final scheduled session for the 2023 term, with major cases about abortion…

Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity, abortion arguments in final sitting
Explaining the Trump immunity case at the Supreme Court

by Scott Bomboy

On April 25, 2024, Supreme Court will consider former President Donald Trump’s claims of immunity from conspiracy and…

Explaining the Trump immunity case at the Supreme Court
A brief history of presidential primaries

by Scott Bomboy

On Tuesday, March 5, voters in 15 states will play a major role in selecting the two major party candidates in this year’s…

A brief history of presidential primaries
How one telegram helped to lead America toward war

by Scott Bomboy

On this day in 1917, President Woodrow Wilson learned of a shocking piece of paper that made America’s entry into World War I…

How one telegram helped to lead America toward war
A controversial executive order leads to internment camps

by NCC Staff

On this day in 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt issued his most-controversial executive order, an act that sent more than…

A controversial executive order leads to internment camps
Tune into one of the most important arguments in decades: Trump v. Anderson

by Marcia Coyle

More than 70 “friend-of-the-court” briefs have been filed in the crucial constitutional battle over Donald Trump’s…

Tune into one of the most important arguments in decades: Trump v. Anderson
10 fascinating facts on President Ronald Reagan’s birthday

by NCC Staff

It’s the birthday of Ronald Reagan, and it is not hard to find some interesting facts about the 40th President.

10 fascinating facts on President Ronald Reagan’s birthday
Explaining Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment case at the Supreme Court

by Scott Bomboy

On Feb. 8, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a potentially historic case that could affect former President Donald…

Explaining Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment case at the Supreme Court
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