President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom after the conservative activist died from a fatal gunshot wound in Utah. The award is considered the nation's highest civilian honor.

President Harry S. Truman established the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1945 to recognize civilians for their efforts during World War II. President John F. Kennedy reinstated the medal in 1963 to honor distinguished service. President Barack Obama ...

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, the third such award he’s announced this month. “Congratulations, Ben. He didn’t know this,” Trump said in ...

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, the third such award he’s announced this month. “Congratulations, Ben. He didn’t know this,” Trump said in ...