He won two major history prizes and served as a consultant for filmmaker Ken Burns. His books charted the evolution of the American presidency.

A handful of senior F.B.I. employees have been told to resign within days or be fired, according to people familiar with the discussions. The step came as Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to lead ...

The Fulcrum introduces Congress Bill Spotlight, a weekly report by Jesse Rifkin, focusing on the noteworthy legislation of ...