Founding Fathers on Revolutionary War in 1776
In celebration of America's 250th birthday, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett offers a small sampling of thoughts from 1776 about the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Jefferson
The role of debate in America's founding
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a new book is examining the foundation the Founding Fathers laid for generations to come. Tony Williams and David Bobb, authors of "Divided Over the Declaration," join to discuss.
Martin Van Buren's rocky term as president
Colleen Shogan, the former archivist of the U.S. whom President Trump fired early in his second term, is now leading the "In Pursuit" essay series, which honors presidents and first ladies ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Shogan joins "The Takeout" to discuss the latest works from the project, including an essay on President Martin Van Buren, and more.
History of gerrymandering in U.S. politics
What does Talleyrand have to do with Texas redistricting and the confrontation over it that's led to bomb threats, the specter of federal law enforcement manhunts, and possible expulsions? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
What Colonial Williamsburg may teach us about politics today
The Colonial Era living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers an enlightening portrait of life in Revolutionary-era America, while providing a vivid contrast to today's political and social conflicts.
10/19: Red and Blue
President Biden meets with group of Democrats; New York City to remove Thomas Jefferson statue from City Hall
Thomas Jefferson statue toppled in Portland, Oregon
The toppling followed a Black Lives Matter protest but it wasn't clear who yanked it down. The Founding Father was a slaveowner.
Thomas Jefferson, architect
An exhibition at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Va., illustrates both the brilliance of the Founding Father's vision and what, to many, is an unforgivable blind spot
Thomas Jefferson's descendants unite over a troubled past
The latest installation at Monticello gives the most personal look yet at a shameful chapter in American history
This historic penny could be worth a million – dollars
Minted in 1792 at Thomas Jefferson's request, this example of a "Birch Cent" is expected to haul in big bucks
"Why isn't this guy more famous?": The Founding Father you may have never heard of
Benjamin Rush helped set off the Boston Tea Party and signed the Declaration of Independence at 30
Billionaire spends $35M to investigate $400K wine fraud
When he discovered the wine he paid $400,000 for was not really owned by Thomas Jefferson, billionaire Bill Koch spent $35 million to investigate and confront the fraudsters
First lady recruits Trump hotel employee to be chief usher
Melania Trump announced Timothy Harleth has been appointed White House chief usher
Monticello restoration aims to tell Thomas Jefferson's full story
The room where Sally Hemings lived with her and Jefferson's children is being transformed to educate the public
Thomas Jefferson quotes spark controversy on Virginia campus
School president quoted University of Virginia founder in statements made to campus community before, after Donald Trump's election
A Fourth of July history lesson
Remembering the TRUE day of American Independence
Vice Presidents who ran for President
Although just one heartbeat from the presidency, being Vice President doesn't make it any easier to win the top job
Independence Day: Fun facts you may not know about July 4
From the founding fathers to an eerie coincidence, check out these little-known truths about the U.S. holiday
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Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
Trump to rally with Iowa rep. as she pledges to push back on White House
Investigation
Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
