Trump and China's Xi visit the National Archives

President Trump brought Chinese President Xi Jinping to the National Archives to see historical documents. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Sep 25

Archives IG says human error to blame for release of Sherrill's military records

The inspector general for the National Archives concluded human error, not political motivations, was to blame for the release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year.

• Mar 31

Freedom Plane celebrates 250 years of U.S.

The American Freedom Train steamed across the country to mark the nation's bicentennial 50 years ago. Natalie Brand reports that this year, marking the 250th anniversary, the train is now a plane.

• Mar 7

Essay series honors ex-presidents, first ladies

In a new series of essays dubbed "In Pursuit," former U.S. presidents, politicians and historians are honoring past presidents and select first ladies to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation. Former National Archivist Colleen Shogan, who started the project, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Feb 18

Declassified Amelia Earhart records include her last known communications

The documents include military reports about the search as well as memos, telegrams and newspaper clippings.

• Nov 17, 2025

Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to GOP rival's allies

The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."

• Sep 26, 2025

Smithsonian races to save cassette recordings

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., is working to digitize thousands of rare cassette recordings, including audio from early space missions, that are in danger of being lost. Scott MacFarlane reports.

• Jul 6, 2025

Deputy archivist of the U.S. to retire following Trump firing of National Archives chief

President Trump last week fired the head of the National Archives and Records Administration and installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as her acting replacement.

• Feb 15, 2025

Trump fires archivist of the United States

President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.

• Feb 7, 2025

Why preserving presidential papers at the National Archives is critical

The National Archives has been in the news lately, not so much for what is in its collection, but for what was missing: some presidential records.

• Sep 22, 2024

The hidden stories within the National Archives

Whether it's a petition from a first lady or just the first stop on an immigrant's journey in America, the National Archives preserves the records of all Americans.

• Sep 22, 2024

How the National Archives protects billions of historic documents

It's not just home to the U.S.'s founding documents. The National Archives safeguards about 13.5 billion paper records, including the check used to buy Alaska and Adolf Hitler's will.

• Sep 22, 2024

Beyond the Constitution: the Archives' 13.5 billion paper records

The National Archives, built to safeguard America's heritage, holds more than 13.5 billion paper records. But it's been in the news lately for what was missing: certain presidential papers.

• Sep 22, 2024

A closer look at the National Archives

"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and "60 Minutes" have spent the last few months going inside the National Archives, learning about the agency that holds not only the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, but millions of other pieces of important history. Here are some of them.

• Jul 3, 2024

Zelenskyy speaks at National Archives

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered remarks to the Congressional Ukraine Caucus at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. "I thank every American, everyone in the world who is helping, for every life saved in Ukraine," Zelenskyy said.

• Sep 21, 2023

Timeline of events surrounding discovery of documents at Biden's former office and residence

Here is a look at some of the key events surrounding the discovery of government documents in Mr. Biden's possession.

• Feb 1, 2023

Safeguarding sensitive information in D.C.

The U.S. government's ability to safeguard its most sensitive information is under fire. On Friday, former Vice President Mike Pence acknowledged "mistakes were made" after classified documents were recently found in his Indiana home. The discoveries with Pence, former President Trump and President Biden have prompted the National Archives to ask every living former president and vice president to check for classified records. But many in Congress are questioning why the executive branch was not more careful. Christina Ruffini is at the White House with the latest.

• Jan 28, 2023

Former administrations asked to look for docs

The National Archives is asking six past administrations, dating back to Ronald Reagan, to check for classified documents. FBI Director Chris Wray said people need to be more “conscious of the rules” after material marked classified was discovered at the homes of President Biden, former President Trump and former Vice President Pence. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Washington.

• Jan 27, 2023

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 29, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Marco Rubio and former Rep. Val Demings will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

• Jan 27, 2023

Biden "surprised" documents found at office

President Biden is commenting for the first time since CBS News learned roughly 10 documents marked classified were found at his former office in Washington. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports, and national security attorney Mark Zaid joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the legal ramifications.

• Jan 10, 2023

U.S. attorney reviewing documents marked classified found at Biden think tank

His attorneys identified the material when cleaning out office space at the center and immediately notified the White House counsel.

• Jan 10, 2023

Historian weighs in on declassified JFK files

The National Archives has released more than 13,000 previously classified documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Michelle Miller are joined by presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky to discuss the significance.

• Dec 16, 2022

National Archives releases 13,173 more JFK assassination files

The National Archives is disclosing unredacted of the thousands of records amid a yearslong battle to uncover some of the most sensitive material related to Kennedy's death.

• Dec 16, 2022