Washington
Mass resignations upend the US State Department
The US State Department has witnessed what has been called the largest staff exodus in recent memory, as high-ranking department officials resign
Trump's crowd controversy - what are the facts?
Donald Trump’s press secretary was providing ‘alternative facts’ when he claimed the billionaire’s inauguration had been witnessed by the largest-ever audience, according to one of the president’s key
Protests erupt in Washington and other US cities for Trump inauguration
Donald Trump's moment of glory was marked by protests in the nation's capital and many other US cities.
LGBT activists hold 'Queer Dance Party' outside Mike Pence's house
LGBT activists organised a guerrilla protest outside the Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s home on January 18.
Alt-inauguration: the other side of today's ceremony
Follow our live text updates covering the alternative side to Donald Trump’s inauguration – the widespread protests over him becoming the next US president.
Trump critics promise '100 days of resistance'
Trump's high-profile critics aim to stand up to what they see are attacks on healthcare provisions, immigrant rights and action on climate change.
Trump kicks off inauguration weekend with 'Make America Great Again' concert
The president-elect addressed the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington telling his supporters 'You are not forgotten anymore'.
Donald Trump lands in Washington for Friday's inauguration
Donald Trump has arrived in Washington with his wife Melania ahead of Friday’s inauguration ceremony which will see the property tycoon become the 45th president of the United…
Trump struggles to add star power to his moment of glory, faces boycott
Beyond the US president-elect's difficulty in attracting A-list musicians to supply the mood music for Friday's inauguration, a political boycott is now growing in strength.
Trump picks 'climate change denier' for key environment post
President-elect Donald Trump has announced another flurry of people for key positions as he continues to build a Cabinet ahead of his inauguration on January 20.
Bernie Sanders piles pressure on Trump over jobs at Washington rally of blue-collar workers
Just up the block from Trump’s new Washington hotel, low-wage federal contract workers who were on a one-day strike, and Bernie Sanders was there to lead the calls for action on jobs and wages.
'Yes we cran' Obama tells the US in his final Thanksgiving turkey pardon
Barack Obama has begun festivities for his final Thanksgiving as the US president with the annual Turkey pardon.
How can Donald Trump balance his conflicting interests?
With the US presidential transition two weeks in, the incoming administration of the president-elect faces an avalanche of conflict-of-interest troubles.
US-UK relations : May playing second fiddle to Farage?
UK PM to visit US in a bid to develop ties with the Trump administration after the President-elect suggested making Farage an Ambassador
Trump endorses Farage for UK ambassador to US, saying he would do ''a great job''
In what is being seen as an unprecedented move, Donald Trump has suggested Nigel Farage should become Britain’s next ambassador to the US.
Israel backs draft bill to legalise settlements
Israel’s parliament has approved a draft bill to legalise thousands of Jewish settlements on privately-owned Palestinian land in the West Bank.
Trump insists White House transition on track amid reports of disarray
Donald Trump has defended the selection of his transition team amid claims it is in disarray.
Donald Trump and Barack Obama hold talks at the White House
President Barack Obama and his successor Donald Trump have held talks at the White House after the Republican businessman’s shock election victory.
'We reject the president elect' - second day of anti-Trump protests
Demonstrators have taken to the streets across the US for a second day to vent their anger over Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.
