Political Junkie Blog

Geography Corner

Explore what U.S. territories are — where they’re located in the Caribbean and Pacific, which ones are permanently inhabited, and which are uninhabited regions under U.S. jurisdiction.

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For the History Buff

Civil War history, Helen Viola Jackson, last Civil War widow, Civil War pensions, Union veterans, American history facts, pension legislation, Great Depression marriages, 19th century US

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State of the Union

President Trump will deliver his second-term State of the Union speech on February 24, highlighting key policy goals and the nation’s condition.

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The Presidential Veto

With only 112 successful overrides in U.S. history, the presidential veto remains one of the most powerful tools in the executive arsenal.

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Redistricting Update

Both Republicans and Democrats are eyeing gains in a rare mid-decade redistricting battle, with key states like Florida, Texas, and California in play.

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