President Andrew Johnson, who is best known for being the first president to be impeached, vetoed protectionist legislation ...

President Trump signed an executive order effectively dismantling the Department of Education on Thursday. The idea isn't a new one.

President Andrew Johnson pardoning Rebels at the White House ... disfranchisement and could not hold federal office if they did not seek a pardon. When Congress was in recess, Johnson vetoed two bills ...

During a government shutdown, all government workers deemed nonessential are furloughed until a deal is reached to reopen the ...