President Barack Obama named 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the nation, on Wednesday, according to a White House press release. Suggested Reading ...

Gov. Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, who died Tuesday.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama hosted his final Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony Tuesday afternoon in the East Room of the White House. Twenty-one cultural legends were on hand to receive ...

During an interview with Stephen Colbert, former President Barack Obama expressed regret about not giving Dolly Parton a President Medal of Freedom. The “Late Show” host asked Obama why Parton doesn’t ...