Gold domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: Photos show what the capitol looks like in every state

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Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford.
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Photos show how US presidents have redecorated the Oval Office through the years, from Taft to Trump

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Donald Trump's gold-filled Oval Office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. Bin Salman was set for a visit and formal dinner.

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Photos show how Air Force One has changed through the years

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Air Force One with President Donald Trump on board arrives at Miami International Airport, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Miami.
Air Force One

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I visited the Museum of the American Revolution ahead of America's 250th birthday. Here are the coolest things I saw.

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George Washington's tent.
George Washington's tent.

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Bowling alleys, movie theaters, and a $200 million ballroom: What first families have added to the White House throughout history

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The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished to make way for Trump's ballroom.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished by work crews on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The demolition is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom reportedly costing $250 million on the eastern side of the White House.

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See inside a secret Navy museum on an active base where visitors require an official escort at all times

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The National Museum of the United States Navy.
The National Museum of the United States Navy.

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How the US voted in every election, from George Washington to Donald Trump

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The United States has had 60 presidential elections, starting in 1789. New parties have come and gone, while new states expanded the electoral map. Maps show us how each state has voted over time — and who have been the winners and losers along the way.

I've studied past assassination attempts in US politics. The most similar one to Trump's resulted in a loss in the election.

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Donald Trump is rushed offstage after a shooting at a campaign rally. Secret Service members surround him as he raises his fist in the air.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

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Surprising facts about the vice president's official residence, where Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff live

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Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the US vice president.

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13 American presidents who escaped attempts on their lives

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Donald Trump spoke at a campaign rally moments before he was shot.
Former president Donald Trump was photographed moments before shots rang out at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

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