Politics

America’s first ‘virtual’ inauguration ushers in a transformed era

A brief history of the inaugural ceremonies – and their traditions

A road trip through America reveals a pensive nation on edge

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Inside The U. S. Insurrection with a Nat Geo Photographer

Watch through Louie Palu's lens as a rally turns to into a riot at the U.S. Capitol. The building was stormed by a mob who sought to disrupt a vote to certify the results of the 2020 election and President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Trump.

In a historic first, a U.S. president has been impeached twice. Here's what happens next.

Decoding the hate symbols seen at the Capitol insurrection

Here’s how scholars interpret ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanours’

This expert has tracked 30 years of global protests. Here’s what he’s learned.

Why people latch on to conspiracy theories, according to science

These pharaohs' private letters expose how politics worked 3,300 years ago