Congressional leaders are nearing the unveiling of an agreement that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 ...

Frances Perkins was the first woman to serve in a presidential Cabinet and was a driving force behind Franklin D. Roosevelt's ...

Five new national historic landmarks have been announced recognizing women’s contributions to American history, including ...

President Joe Biden has designated a new national monument in Maine honoring the country's first female cabinet secretary ...

Following its crushing defeat in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party might finally face its day of reckoning. The party ...

As labor secretary, Perkins helped President Franklin D. Roosevelt formulate policies behind the 1930s New Deal.

President Joe Biden signed a proclamation establishing the "Frances Perkins National Monument" in Newcastle Monday.

Police say a “safety concern” prompted schools in the Bath area to close Monday. In a post on social media, the district announced there would be no school on Monday. Bath Police Chief Andrew Booth ...

President Joe Biden on Monday designated the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle, Maine, a national monument to honor the ...

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