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Washington progressives are seeking to redesign the state flag and remove George Washington from the flag, calling the current design "outdated and uninspired."

America is marking Presidents' Day with protests against President Trump's policies, including government cuts and deportations, organized by the 5050

As part of those celebrations in Florida, statues of other Founding Fathers are planned to be shown in counties named after them: Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe counties. Florida is commissioning another Washington statue to be placed in Washington County.

LAREDO, Texas — George Washington started his annual procession ... toward one of the international bridges that connect the United States and Mexico here, the music of a fife and drum band ...

On September 19, 1796, George Washington published an open letter to the American people. He had two messages in mind. The father of our country notified his fellow citizens that he would not seek a third term in office, and he provided the young nation with profound parting advice.

While the Trump Administration is cutting spending, the United States Senate, controlled by Republicans, is passing this new budget to increase spending. During Sen. Paul’s speech to the Senate ...

George Helmy, Phil Murphy's pick for Rutgers Board of Governors, will have sway over who becomes the next president of New Jersey's largest university