Who is the richest U.S. president ever?

A look at Election Day from both sides of the political spectrum A look at Election Day from both sides of the political spectrum 08:03 Some of the earliest U.S. presidents were also the wealthiest when they entered office. In the modern era, presidents historically have amassed most of their wealth through media deals and

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday it was aware of two instances of its name and insignia being used to spread misinformation surrounding the 2024 presidential election.  The videos were among a number of fabricated clips mimicking news organizations and officials circulated online on Monday, spreading false information about security threats and election integrity

Why Trump can vote in the 2024 election even after his felony conviction

Although former President Donald Trump was convicted earlier this year in a Manhattan court of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, the Republican presidential nominee can still vote in the 2024 presidential election. Trump cast his ballot Tuesday in Palm Beach County, along with his wife, Melania.  Why can Donald Trump vote even though

FBI says fake videos using its name are spreading election misinformation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday it was aware of two instances of its name and insignia being used to spread misinformation surrounding the 2024 presidential election.  The videos were among a number of fabricated clips mimicking news organizations and officials circulated online on Monday, spreading false information about security threats and election integrity

How much money do U.S. senators make?

U.S. lawmakers have come a long way since making $6 a day in 1789, but their six-figure annual salary has remained frozen in time since 2009.  The current annual salary for a U.S. senator — as well as members of the U.S. House of Representatives — is $174,000. The government-paid salary, set in 2009, reflects