Nation Jul 03 Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured U.S. privateer ship By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Politics Mar 02 WATCH: 'Freedom Plane' carrying key American founding documents sets off on national tour Some of the United States' most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey Monday as part of the country's 250th anniversary commemoration. By Sean Murphy, Associated Press
Arts Sep 17 Watch 9:07 Archivist fired by Trump launches a national effort to strengthen democracy Colleen Shogan made history when she became the first woman to serve as Archivist of the United States in 2023. In February, President Trump fired her with no reason given. On Constitution Day, Shogan launched a national bipartisan effort called… By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Daria Nastasia
Nation Apr 18 National Archives releases 10,000 pages of records related to 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy The Friday release continues the disclosure of national secrets ordered by President Donald Trump. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says in a statement the RFK files' release will "shine a long-overdue light on the truth."… By Associated Press
Politics Jan 17 What is the Equal Rights Amendment and what's next after Biden's push to add it to the Constitution? President Joe Biden's symbolic declaration on Friday that the Equal Rights Amendment is “the law of the land” likely only sets up more debates for Congress and the courts over the constitutional prohibition on gender-based discrimination. By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Feb 14 Protesters pour red powder on U.S. Constitution enclosure, prompting evacuation of National Archives By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Video from the incident posted on the X social media platform shows two men covered in reddish-pink powder standing in front of the equally splattered horizontal glass case that houses the Constitution. Continue reading
Feb 10 FBI finds new classified document in Pence's Indiana home By Jill Colvin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The FBI is searching former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home as part of a classified records probe. Continue reading
Sep 13 National Archives may not have all of Trump presidential records after FBI search By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press A congressional oversight committee has requested an assessment from the National Archives on whether presidential records removed by former President Donald Trump remain unaccounted for and potentially in his possession. Continue reading
Jul 19 National Archives asks Secret Service to probe deleted texts sent around Jan. 6 By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The National Archives has requested a probe of "the potential unauthorized deletion" of text messages the Secret Service sent and received around the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Continue reading
Apr 07 House committee says Justice Department is 'obstructing' Trump records probe By Farnoush Amiri, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The House Committee on Oversight and Reform says the Justice Department is blocking information about 15 boxes of records that Trump took with him to Florida after leaving office. Continue reading